Automotive Test Automation Lead - Hybrid

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Hybrid work environment

Access to modern testing tools

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Automation Engineer to lead automation strategy for automotive software and hardware. You will design scalable frameworks, write automated scripts, and integrate tests into CI/CD while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive test automation, strong programming skills (Python/C++/Java), and experience with embedded systems and CAN/LIN protocols. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in test automation engineering within the automotive industry.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with Selenium, Appium, Jenkins, TestRail.
• Proficiency in embedded systems testing and automotive protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Understanding SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for automotive software and hardware.
• Create, execute, and analyze automated test scripts across levels (unit to regression).
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline with Dev teams.
• Develop test data generation and management strategies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and report issues found during automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Analyze results, generate reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on trends in test automation and automotive testing.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in test automation.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

CI/CD

Git

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Jenkins

TestRail

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Automation Engineer to lead automation strategy for automotive software and hardware. You will design scalable frameworks, write automated scripts, and integrate tests into CI/CD while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive test automation, strong programming skills (Python/C++/Java), and experience with embedded systems and CAN/LIN protocols. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.