Senior Technical Test Engineer; Automation & Manual

About the Position

Ozow is looking for a Senior Test Engineer with a mix of Automation and Manual skills. You will be working with a team of passionate technology professionals, developing with modern technologies, and solving tough problems.

• 7+ years job-related experience
• Proven experience with tools such as SoapUI, Selenium, JMeter, etc.
• Experience working within agile frameworks such as Scrum
• Exposure to load or performance testing
• ISEB or ISTQB Certification (Foundation) (Not negotiable)
• Must have a 3-year IT diploma or relevant degree

• Create and execute test plans within an agile environment
• Manage testing throughout the SDLC
• Map functional requirements to test cases
• Automate manual tests for applications
• Documentation and execution of acceptance, regression, functional and stress testing of the system
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve test issues and application enhancements
• Risk‑based testing and prioritisation
• Develop Software Test Specifications, test reports and validation protocols for unit, integration and performance testing
• Review requirements, specifications, user documentation, and other project documentation to assure quality
• Ensure proper version control and configuration management
• Design and create test scripts addressing software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability in preparation for implementation
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team

• Eager to embrace change, absorb cross‑functional skills, and connect ideas across disciplines to drive fresh thinking and innovation.
• Ability to initiate, develop, maintain and leverage outstanding relationships inside and outside the company.
• Trailblazer who takes charge, creates meaningful impact, and leads by example.
• Thrives in collaboration, embraces inclusion, and brings curiosity for global cultures with a mindset of collective success.
• Demonstrates strategic foresight, sound judgement, and confident decision‑making under uncertainty.
• Challenges norms, champions innovation, and seeks growth for self, team and solutions.
• Decisive doer, takes initiative, follows through with confidence, and ensures results through hands‑on leadership.
• Values optimism, agility, and perseverance under pressure.
• Driven, proactive, takes ownership, faces challenges with grit, and pushes for excellence.

• Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks
• Monthly team connects
• On‑site Barista
• Birthday Leave
• Medical aid subsidy
• Group Risk Insurance
• Generous paid annual leave
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Mentorship programme
• Quarterly team building
• Community initiatives
• Access to cutting‑edge technology – Ozow Tech Stack