Senior Automation Tester

Ioco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Automation Specialist to lead automation testing efforts for software applications. In this role, you'll design and maintain automated test scripts, enhance test automation frameworks, and collaborate with development and product teams to ensure seamless integration of automated tests. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to mentor junior testers and stay updated with industry trends while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about automation and eager to make a significant impact, this contract position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Test Automation Specialist with strong proficiency in automation tools.
• Experience in designing automation strategies tailored to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API testing.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate automated tests in CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test Automation

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Power Automate

Job description

To lead the automation testing efforts for our software applications.

What you'll do :

1. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API testing.
2. Implement and enhance test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
4. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of automated tests in CI / CD pipelines.
5. Identify, analyze, and document software defects and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
6. Conduct performance, security, and regression testing as part of the automation suite.
7. Mentor junior testers and provide guidance on automation best practices.
8. Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in automation testing.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Test Automation Specialist or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).
• Experience in designing and implementing automation strategies tailored to project requirements.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications in test automation (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Selenium Tester).
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert and / or Power Automate RPA Developer Associate (PL-) and / or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-).
• Experience with performance testing tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and virtualization technologies.

Other information :

Contract Position - Initial 3 months that could possibly go perm.