Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to enhance testing capabilities for web and mobile applications. Based in Kimberley, the role involves building scalable automation frameworks, ensuring software reliability, and collaborating across teams to improve QA processes.

The candidate should have a strong background in QA methodologies, scripting proficiency, and hands-on automation experience, contributing to robust CI/CD integrations and performance testing where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software QA with emphasis on test automation.
• Proven ability to design and implement automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Proficiency in at least one automation language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#).
• Experience with test management and bug tracking tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement efficient testing strategies.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects clearly.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams.
• Develop test data strategies to support automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation scripts and failures.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in QA automation.
• Contribute to continuous QA process improvements and tooling.
• Participate in code reviews for automation scripts.
• Ensure test coverage meets project requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Automation testing

QA methodologies

CI/CD practices

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Cypress

Playwright

TestRail

Zephyr

Jira

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Postman

RestAssured

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent software solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to enhance their testing capabilities. This role is based in Kimberley and involves developing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks for a range of web and mobile applications. You will be responsible for creating robust and scalable test automation solutions, ensuring the highest quality of our client's software products. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of QA methodologies, excellent scripting skills, and a passion for ensuring software reliability and performance. This position requires a hands‑on approach to automation and a commitment to continuous improvement in testing processes. The work is based at our Kimberley location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement efficient testing strategies.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze test results, reporting defects clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop and maintain test data strategies to support automated testing.
• Troubleshoot and debug automation script failures.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in test automation and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
• Participate in code reviews for automation scripts.
• Ensure test coverage meets project requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language commonly used for automation (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#).
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of API testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with performance testing tools is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund contributions. Working in Kimberley provides a stable professional environment. The company invests in employee growth through training programs, certifications, and opportunities to work with diverse technologies. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality software and advancing QA best practices within the organization. Excellent career progression opportunities are available for motivated individuals.