Nhlamulo Trust Ngoveni

Results-driven and detail-oriented IT professional with extensive experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, and Software Development Engineering in Test (SDET). Proficient in both manual and automated testing, with strong expertise in Java, Selenium, Playwright, RestAssured, and modern automation frameworks. Currently working as an SDET, specializing in automating APIs, UI, and complex financial systems to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

Adept at identifying defects, improving test processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Passionate about continuous learning, problem-solving, and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet business and user needs.

Software Development in Test at Wesbank (2024-01 – Present)

• Perform API testing for Funding Solutions (DFS), focusing on Accounts Payable (AP) payment processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, Java, Rest Assured, Cucumber, and Playwright.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and quality metrics.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman and Rest Assured.
• Perform data validation and backend testing using SQL queries.
• Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks supporting UI, API, and backend testing.
• Prepare and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation coverage reports.

Senior SQA Engineer at NedBank (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Developed and maintained automation scripts to significantly reduce manual testing effort and improve efficiency.
• Automated the Staff System using Selenium, Java, and Rest Assured for both UI and API testing.
• Performed comprehensive UI and web service testing, utilizing tools such as Git, JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborated within Agile teams to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Mentored QA team members on automation best practices and frameworks.
• Provided feedback on code quality and build stability based on automated test results.
• Prepared and maintained test plans, test cases, and automation coverage reports.

Senior QA Automation Engineer at Standard Bank (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Performed both manual and automated testing for SAP applications, ensuring system quality and reliability.
• Developed and maintained API automation scripts using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, and Cucumber.
• Designed, executed, and managed test cases while collaborating with Agile teams using JIRA and Confluence.
• Prepared and maintained test plans, test cases, and automation coverage reports.
• Automated the Staff System using Selenium, Java, and Rest Assured for improved testing efficiency.
• Conducted comprehensive UI and web service testing using tools such as Git, JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.

Technical Tester at FNB (2018-01 – 2021-12)

• Performed both manual and automated testing for SAP applications, ensuring system quality and reliability.
• Developed and maintained API automation scripts using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, and Cucumber.
• Designed, executed, and managed test cases while collaborating with Agile teams using JIRA and Confluence.
• Prepared and maintained test plans, test cases, and automation coverage reports.
• Automated the Staff System using Selenium, Java, and Rest Assured for improved testing efficiency.
• Conducted comprehensive UI and web service testing using tools such as Git, JIRA, Confluence, and Azure DevOps.

Java & Angular Developer at Data-Xchange Technologies (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Developed a Web-based Issues Management System for the Risk Department.
• Worked on front-end (Angular, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap) and back-end (Java).

Junior Java Developer at Absa (Digital Academy) (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Developed a Web-based System called ReasonUX.
• Worked on front-end (Angular, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap) and back-end (Java).
• It help the customer to provision the machine using ReasonUX app.

National Diploma in Information and Technology – Tshwane University of Technology (2015-01 – 2015-12)

CCNA 1001 – Isibani Business & IT College (2015-01 – 2015-12)

MCSD – CTU Training Solutions

National Certificate (Matric Grade 12) – Matimba High School (2010-01 – 2010-12)