Senior Test Automation Engineer: Native Mobile at Capitec, Stellenbosch
Capitec · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Overview
Capitec is hiring a senior Test Automation Engineer in Stellenbosch to shape the future of native mobile app testing. You will build automation frameworks from scratch for iOS and Android used by over 14 million clients daily. This hands-on role offers mentoring, technical leadership, and the chance to work with Appium, WebdriverIO and BrowserStack. Ideal for someone with 5 to 8 years of automation experience who wants real impact in South African banking.
About the role
Capitec, South Africa's largest bank by client base, needs a senior Test Automation Engineer to advance native mobile app automation across complex product environments. Based at their Stellenbosch headquarters, this is a hands-on technical role without direct reports, where you will shape scalable automation solutions, guide best practice, and mentor other engineers.
You will join a team that builds and tests the app relied on by more than 14 million people every day, giving your work real stakes and reach.
- Integrate automated testing into CI and CD pipelines, quality gates, version control and reporting
- Build web, API and service level automation for complex, event driven systems
- Set coding standards, review automation code and improve framework performance and reliability
- Track automation coverage and use results to spot systemic quality risks
- Mentor junior and mid level engineers and represent automation in technical forums
- Apply sound judgement on when manual testing adds more value than automation
Application note: To apply, first complete a short assessment on the Capitec careers page, then finalise your application through their official system. Applications are accepted online only.
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of hands on automation testing experience
- Proven native mobile app automation experience across iOS and Android
- Strong Appium experience in production grade environments
- Experience with WebdriverIO and or Playwright
- Ability to design automation frameworks and strategy from scratch
- Experience with cloud device farms such as BrowserStack
- Strong web, API and service level automation knowledge
- Experience with CI and CD pipelines, databases, integrated systems and event driven environments
- Sound judgement on what to automate and what to test manually
- A collaborative, hands on approach to mentoring and technical leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
- Test Automation Certification is advantageous
- Certification in AWS Practitioner or Development Studies is preferred
- Analytical, communication, interpersonal, relationship management, numerical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Clear criminal and credit record
Responsibilities
- Integrate automated testing into CI and CD pipelines, quality gates, version control and reporting
- Build web, API and service level automation for complex and event driven systems
- Set coding standards and review automation code
- Improve framework performance and reliability
- Track automation coverage and use results to identify systemic quality risks
- Mentor junior and mid level engineers
- Represent automation in technical forums
- Apply sound judgement on when manual testing adds more value than automation
Job details
- Organisation
- Capitec
- Location
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Posted
- 16 October 2026 (3 weeks ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there. This is a fantastic opportunity if you have deep native mobile automation experience. Capitec wants someone who has built automation frameworks from scratch for both iOS and Android. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on work with Appium, WebdriverIO or Playwright, and mentions real challenges like device fragmentation, biometrics, deep links, OTP and push flows. The role is based in Stellenbosch, so you will need to be comfortable working on site there. During interviews, expect technical discussions about framework design and how you decide between automation and manual testing. Also note the application process: you first complete a short assessment on their careers page, then finalise your application on their system. Remember you need a clear criminal and credit record. Good luck, you have got this.
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