Automation Test Analyst (Sap)

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in South Africa is seeking an Automation Test Analyst for a 12-month contract role within a financial services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing automated tests, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. A completion of an IT/BSc degree and 5 years of experience are required, with expertise in SAP and automated testing tools.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as an Automation Test Analyst.
• Must have SAP experience.
• Good knowledge of front-end, API automation, and performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Use automation framework to develop and implement test assets.
• Collaborate with technical team and stakeholders to improve automation.
• Integrate test automation on DevOps pipelines.

Skills

Front-end testing

API automation

Performance testing (NFT)

Selenium

Appium

RestAssured

JMeter

Education

Completed IT / BSc degree or related fields

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Healenium

RestAssured

JMeter

Job description

Psybergate Job Opportunity

Reference : PR-RN-3

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for an Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Use the automation framework and pre-defined test tools to inspect, analyse, design, develop, and implement reusable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture.
2. Build and foster deep relationships with peers, subject matter experts, developers, product owner, and other stakeholders.
3. Work closely with Quality Assurance leads, practice leads, business analysts, developers, architects, and other stakeholders.
4. Contribute to retrospective reviews to introduce efficiencies for quicker delivery with high quality.
5. Participate in planning, estimation, and sizing of products, features, and stories.
6. Deliver a well-structured quality assurance solution, aligned to enterprise quality practices and standards.
7. Report and manage the resolution of issues promptly.
8. Assist in breaking down business needs into manageable features, stories, and epics.
9. Engage in backlog grooming and sprint planning.
10. Discuss low-level design and functional requirements with the QA lead and solution architect.
11. Collaborate with the core technical team to improve automation frameworks.
12. Develop automation code using the automation test kit.
13. Implement test automation solutions with adequate coverage.
14. Ensure solutions meet architectural and development standards.
15. Catalog and store automation artefacts properly.
16. Integrate and execute test automation on DevOps pipelines.
17. Log defects using the pre-defined defect management process.
18. Identify potential risks and communicate them to the QA Lead.
19. Report testing status daily to the squad.
20. Collaborate for defect resolution.
21. Participate in retrospectives and stakeholder showcases.
22. Manage own time based on timelines.
23. Collaborate with industry experts to stay updated on technical advances.
24. Mentor software test engineers to enhance their skills.
25. Support business strategy and objectives.
26. Stay abreast of developments in the field.
27. Ensure personal growth and performance effectiveness.
28. Contribute to company culture and corporate responsibility initiatives.
29. Seek opportunities for process improvements through agile thinking.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completed IT / BSc degree or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Automation Test Analyst.
• Must have SAP experience.
• Good knowledge of front-end, API automation, and performance testing (NFT).
• Tools include Selenium, Appium, Healenium, RestAssured, and JMeter.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Most positions are remote; candidates should reside within traveling distance as circumstances may change.