Justin Wilkie
About Justin Wilkie
Justin Wilkie is a Test Automater specializing in financial applications, currently working at Investec in London. He has extensive experience in test automation and has held various roles in both South Africa and the United Kingdom since 2009.
Current Role at Investec
Justin Wilkie currently serves as a Test Automater in Central Services IT at Investec, a position he has held since 2019. His role involves automating and technically testing financial applications, reflecting his specialization in the financial sector. In addition to this position, he also works as a Test Automation professional within the Group Risk division at Investec, where he has been employed since 2018. His ongoing contributions to Investec span over eight years, showcasing his commitment to enhancing the quality and efficiency of financial software.
Previous Experience at Investec
Prior to his current roles, Justin Wilkie worked at Investec as an Agile Test Automation specialist from 2013 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Test Analyst and Test Automation from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure, he developed expertise in testing financial applications and business processes, utilizing various test automation tools. His extensive experience at Investec has established a solid foundation in the financial technology landscape.
Experience at Bitco
Justin Wilkie worked at Bitco as the Regional Infrastructure Manager for a period of 10 months in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing infrastructure operations, contributing to the company's regional management capabilities. This experience added to his overall expertise in IT and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Justin Wilkie specializes in testing financial applications and business processes, employing a range of test automation tools. His proficiency includes tools such as UFT, BPT, Selenium, Katalon, and Robot Framework. His expertise in Katalon and Robot Framework is particularly notable, as these tools are essential for effective test automation in complex financial environments. His technical skills enable him to enhance the reliability and performance of software applications.
Career Background
Before joining Investec, Justin Wilkie worked as a QA Senior Test Analyst and Automation at Sqim from 2009 to 2013 in Gauteng, South Africa. This role provided him with foundational experience in quality assurance and automation testing, which he has built upon throughout his career. His diverse background in various testing roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of software testing methodologies.