Automation Test Analyst (Sqe)

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company seeks an Automation Test Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Sandton. You will utilize automation frameworks to enhance software quality, collaborate with various stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers, contributing significantly to the development pipeline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Automation Test Analyst.
• Strong knowledge of front-end, API automation, and performance testing (NFT).
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and manage personal time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop reusable automated test assets using automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with QA leads and product owners to meet expectations.
• Manage and report issues promptly to prevent delays.

Skills

Automation testing

Communication

Collaboration

Risk identification

Education

Completed IT/BSc degree or related qualification

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Healenium

RestAssured

JMeter

Job description

Reference : PR-BE-3

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Utilize automation frameworks and test tools to develop reusable automated test assets, ensuring the quality of solutions and architecture.
• Build relationships with peers, subject matter experts, developers, product owners, and stakeholders through transparent communication aligned with company values.
• Collaborate with QA leads, business analysts, developers, architects, and product owners to meet client expectations.
• Participate in retrospectives to improve delivery efficiency and quality.
• Assist in planning, estimation, and sizing of product features and stories.
• Deliver structured QA solutions aligned with enterprise standards within agreed timelines.
• Manage and report issues promptly to prevent delays and stability problems.
• Break down business needs into manageable features, stories, and epics.
• Engage in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and test estimation.
• Discuss design and functional requirements with QA and architecture teams.
• Collaborate to improve automation frameworks and platforms.
• Develop automation code and implement solutions with adequate coverage within sprints.
• Ensure automation aligns with architectural standards and is properly stored and governed.
• Integrate automation into DevOps pipelines and execute tests.
• Log defects accurately and facilitate root cause analysis.
• Identify product risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Report testing status daily and participate in retrospectives and stakeholder showcases.
• Manage personal time effectively according to project timelines.
• Mentor junior test engineers and seek ongoing technical development.
• Support company culture and participate in corporate responsibility initiatives.

Requirements:

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

Please note: If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Most positions are remote, but candidates should reside within travel distance as circumstances may change.