InspiredXpert: Mid to Senior SDET consultant (Software Developer in Test)

Inspired Testing; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist IT Talent Solutions company in South Africa is seeking a Mid to Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to build and maintain automated tests for mobile and back-end services. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 to 6 years of experience in test automation, strong skills in Java or similar languages, CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps, and the ability to collaborate effectively in an Agile environment. This remote role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (Mid), or 5/6 years plus (Senior) in a coding/scripting role.
• Solid computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design.
• Proven test automation experience for mobile and back-end services.
• Strong experience in CI/CD processes and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated tests for mobile apps and APIs.
• Drive test coverage across all layers in CI/CD environment.
• Collaborate with product and engineers to clarify requirements.

Skills

Automation testing

Java or similar

CI/CD with Azure DevOps

SQL

Bash/PowerShell scripting

Agile/Scrum communication

Education

ISTQB Foundation or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

Appium

RestAssured

WireMock

Docker

k6/JMeter/Gatling

Job description

Role: Mid to Senior SDET, IT consultant

Type: Independent Contract or FTC (Fixed Term Contractor)

Start: ASAP

Location: Remote, anywhere in South Africa

Summary

We’re looking for a hands‑on SDET to help our client ship reliable software at pace. You’ll build and maintain automated tests across mobile, APIs, and services, contribute to CI/CD quality gates, and champion pragmatic, clean testing practices in an Agile environment.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain automated tests for mobile apps, back‑end APIs, and services.
• Confidently using tech such as Azure DevOps, Git, Appium, RestAssured, WireMock, k6/JMeter/Gatling, Docker, Java, SQL, Bash/PowerShell.
• Drive coverage across unit, integration, and end‑to‑end layers, aligned to the test pyramid.
• Keep suites fast and reliable in CI/CD, and surface results clearly to the team.
• Contribute to code reviews, automation libraries, and test tooling.
• Create and run performance and non‑functional tests, troubleshoot issues, and improve pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineers and product to clarify requirements and raise quality early.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years (Mid), and 5/6 years plus (Senior) in a coding/scripting role (Java or similar).
• Solid CS fundamentals and OO design.
• Proven test automation for mobile and back‑end services.
• CI/CD experience, ideally with Azure DevOps (test management and pipelines).
• Strong Git, scripting (Bash or PowerShell), and advanced SQL.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum teams and clear communication under pressure.
• ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent practical experience).

Bonus skills

• Appium, RestAssured, WireMock.
• Load/perf tools such as k6, JMeter, or Gatling.
• BDD/TDD, containers (Docker), and mentoring juniors.

InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high‑quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data‑driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.