Automated Testing Team Lead Tbd

Outsource Sa Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Test Automation Lead to provide mentorship and leadership within their dynamic testing team. You will collaborate with development teams, implement best practices, and drive quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in automation testing, leadership, and agile methodologies, with certifications enhancing their profiles. This role offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of practical experience in software test automation.
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Specific training in test automation and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to other team members.
• Collaborate with the product owner to develop test plans from specifications.
• Analyze defects across the company and propose solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Matric

ISTQB Foundation certification

Relevant IT tertiary qualification

Tools

MS SQL Server

Visual Studio / Code

GIT

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to other team members.
• Train new team members on methodologies, tools, and test scripts used by the team.
• Help team members understand existing functionality and new requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing productivity, processes, and procedures.
• Promote testing best practices aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with the product owner and development team lead to develop test plans from specifications.
• Define and implement test methodologies for the technology team.
• Ensure compliance with QA practices to meet documentation, signoff, and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements Management

• Analyze requirements for completeness, correctness, and clarity.
• Perform quality checks on logged requirements.
• Assist in implementing agile boards and sprint planning.
• Work with the development team to troubleshoot and identify root causes of bugs.
• Analyze defects across the company and propose solutions.
• Drive defect reduction through continuous improvement processes.

Test Management

• Conduct project reviews to ensure testing quality.
• Identify and address constraints affecting work output.
• Communicate delays or issues to stakeholders.
• Plan and execute test requests aligned with project priorities and timelines.

Reporting

• Provide test analysis and reports.
• Report test progress, results, and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Monitor system health via defect leakage and motivate remedial actions.
• Provide metrics on testing costs and project risks.

User Acceptance Testing

• Coordinate validation testing with internal and external developers.
• Ensure end-user sign-off documents are obtained.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Matric, ISTQB Foundation certification is essential.
• Relevant IT tertiary qualification and training on development and testing IDEs.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, Visual Studio / Code, GIT.
• Specific training in test automation and techniques.
• 3-5 years of practical experience in software test automation.
• 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, test planning, case development, and quality assessment.
• Understanding of QC and QA concepts across SDLC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills.
• Good understanding of coding principles and bespoke system functions.
• Familiarity with development and testing tools.
• Ability to work in a dynamic automation team and adapt to changing environments.
• Technically inclined with leadership and independent working capabilities.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Interested?

Please submit your CV through PNET. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.