Automation Test Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town is seeking an experienced software test engineer to contribute to automated testing across multiple products and services. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years in software testing, with a strong track record in automation.

You will design and execute automated tests, analyze results, and collaborate on test frameworks across platforms while exploring new technologies in a dynamic digital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field required.
• 5 years of experience as a software test engineer or similar role required.
• Experience in automating tests for multiple products and services preferred.
• Proven track record of automation software development and testing.
• Experience in automated testing and/or software development using an automated test framework.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the quality of test automation systems or scripts and executes them.
• Analyzes test results to determine effectiveness, identify bugs and determine the process of each step in the automated testing process.
• Exercises testing skills, such as software development, debugging, and scripting.
• Participates in or leads the design of a variety of automated tests for both feature and regression testing.
• Tests commercial off-the-shelf systems that require testing on multiple operating systems.
• Monitors performance of completed tests by reviewing test results.
• Reviews documentation for the product code and system configuration.

Skills

Automation testing

Test automation

Scripting

Software testing

Explore new technologies

Digital experience

Insurance knowledge

Custom built solutions

Backend integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Automation test framework

Job description

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field required
• 5 years of experience as a software test engineer or similar role required
• Experience in automating tests for multiple products and services preferred
• Must have a proven track record of automation software development and testing (applicable to all positions).
• Experience in automated testing and/or software development using an automated test framework
• Digital experience
• Insurance (short term or life)/financial service industry is advantageous
• Custom built solutions (not off the shelf)
• Understanding of back-end integration
• Explore new technologies

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the quality of test automation systems or scripts and executes them
• Analyzes test results to determine effectiveness, identify bugs and determine the process of each step in the automated testing process
• Exercises testing skills, such as software development, debugging, and scripting
• Participates in or leads the design of a variety of automated tests for both feature and regression testing
• Tests commercial off-the-shelf systems that require testing on multiple operating systems
• Monitors performance of completed tests by reviewing test results
• Reviews documentation for the product code and system configuration