Automation Test Engineer

Absa Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group seeks an experienced Automation Tester to design and implement scalable UI and API automation frameworks. You will create automated regression and end-to-end tests, perform API testing with REST Assured and Postman, and automate web apps using Playwright.

You will integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and mentor junior QA engineers in an Agile team. The role requires 8+ years in software testing with strong automation, proficiency in Java/Python/JS/TS or C#, and familiarity with modern

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of software testing experience with strong automation background.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# is required.
• Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI automation and API automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Analyze requirements and craft detailed test scenarios and cases.
• Perform API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent.
• Automate web applications using Playwright.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps).
• Mentor junior QA engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Develop reusable test utilities and data solutions.
• Contribute to test strategy, architecture, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Automation testing

Playwright

API automation

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

CI/CD

Git

Maven/Gradle/npm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Postman

REST Assured

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Maven

Gradle

npm

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Belonging at Absa

Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Automation Tester with strong expertise in test automation, API testing, CI/CD, and modern QA practices. The candidate should be capable of designing robust automation frameworks, identifying quality risks, mentoring team members, and integrating automated testing into the software delivery pipeline.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks.
• Create and execute automated regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
• Analyze requirements and prepare comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform API testing using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent.
• Automate web applications using Playwright
• Develop reusable automation components, utilities, and test data solutions.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Perform cross-browser and parallel test execution.
• Investigate automation failures, identify root causes, and work closely with developers to resolve defects.
• Participate in code reviews and follow automation coding standards.
• Implement reporting, logging, screenshots, and failure diagnostics within automation frameworks.
• Contribute to test strategy, automation architecture, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior QA engineers.
• Work in Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, with strong automation experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
• Advanced experience with Playwright
• Strong knowledge of API automation and REST services.
• Experience with Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with Git and source-control best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience designing frameworks using Page Object Model, data-driven, keyword-driven, or BDD approaches.
• Knowledge of Maven or equivalent build tools.
• Understanding of HTTP, JSON, XML, authentication, and web technologies.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect lifecycle.

Advanced / Preferred Skills

• Experience with Playwright and JavaScript.
• Basic knowledge of security testing concepts.
• Experience testing microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of Kafka, queues, or asynchronous systems.
• Exposure to AI-assisted test automation and modern QA tooling.

Framework Expectations

• Design an automation framework from scratch.
• Select appropriate automation tools and technologies.
• Implement reusable page/API/service layers.
• Manage test configuration and test data.
• Implement parallel execution.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD.
• Generate actionable test reports.
• Debug flaky tests and improve test stability.
• Maintain automation code as the application evolves.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

8+ years of software testing experience, including substantial hands-on automation experience.

Example Technology Stack

Automation: Playwright
Languages: Java / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript
API: REST Assured / Postman
CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps
Build: Maven / Gradle / npm
Version Control: Git

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology