Overview
Software Development Engineer in Test Jobs in Cape Town at The Rank Group
Company Description
Rank Interactive, the digital arm of the Rank Group plc, stands as a leading global digital gaming company fuelled by top-tier talent and technology. Recognised through iconic brands, our products and our people, we bring entertainment to millions of people worldwide on various devices daily.
Operating with a multi-branded strategy, we offer online entertainment, bingo and slot gaming, along with a social gaming mobile experience, using a mix of proprietary and licensed software.
With offices in the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, Barcelona, Mauritius, South Africa, and Israel and being part of a group with approximately 8,000 employees globally; we unite people and entertainment across diverse digital channels.
Joining our high-performing and inclusive culture, you’ll instantly become part of a team supporting our customer-facing initiatives.
Job Description
As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will design, build, deploy and support teams to take on test automation solutions. This role requires a dynamic individual with a unique blend of technical excellence coupled to an open, servant leader approach.
You will be instrumental in establishing a leading approach to testing, that is fundamental to enabling the journey to a fully DevOps organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your own career with a team scaling at a good pace.
It is also an opportunity to work with one of the leading companies in the online gambling industry.
Responsibilities:
Define and build test automation frameworks (both functional and non-functional)
Define and building automation of critical parts of the pipeline, particularly in the automated provisioning of test data and environments
Supporting developers to build tested solutions and assisting in the building of automated development practices
Support the roll out and use of test automation with multiple Product teams (Squads)
Advise to other teams on how they can refine their test approaches (including developers)
Promote testing, test automation and Quality practices within the organisation
Qualifications
Direct coding experience in Java, JavaScript or Typescript on Linux
Building test automation solutions using common Open Source tools – e.g. Selenium, Serenity, webdriver.io, K6, REST Assured and Appium
Experience in test automation
Demonstrable knowledge of integrating test frameworks in a Jenkins pipeline
Practical experience of using Git/Bitbucket
Use of Agile tools – e.g. Confluence, JIRA, Slack
Experience in working in Agile teams
ISTQB Foundation Level certification
Nice to have:
Implementing Unit testing
Security testing knowledge
Performance Testing
Git Distributed Workflow implementation and management
Build service virtualisation solutions
Full Jenkins pipeline implementation
Automated handling of AWS environments
Leading teams
Structuring and delivering training
Containerisation – Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm;
Integration of testing into environment monitoring/alerting tooling (e.g. New Relic, OpsView, Nagios, ELK, Graphite, Grafana, Zabbix, etc.)
Networking knowledge including switching, routing, VPN’s, Load balancing, etc
General skills:
Ability to find creative solutions and implement them in a fast pace work environment;
Ability to work as part of a team (but take individual ownership and responsibility);
Excellent written communication skills (articulate and polite);
Good verbal communication skills;
Excellent attention to detail;
Demonstrate a calm manner and an ability to handle difficult situations;
Ability to work on own initiative;
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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Additional Information
Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment – so you can #BeYourself
Wellbeing@Rank is important… From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.
We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.
Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.
From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we’ve got you covered.
Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.
The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers.
We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.
Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Company: The Rank Group
Location: Cape Town
