Lead QA Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid coverage

Retirement savings plan

Professional development & training

Hybrid work model

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a Lead QA Automation Engineer to enhance testing strategies and deliver high-quality software. You will design, implement, and manage automated testing frameworks, lead QA engineers, and drive QA best practices within the engineering department.

The role requires deep knowledge of test automation tools and methodologies, and strong leadership to ensure comprehensive test coverage and software excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of QA with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven experience leading a QA team or function.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman or RestAssured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile apps.
• Mentor a team of QA automation engineers.
• Collaborate with developers and productowners to define test strategies.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Analyze test results and report defects.
• Evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across software components.
• Contribute to quality assurance strategy and processes.
• Manage defect tracking and resolution processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

Appium

Postman

RestAssured

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected software development house based in East London , is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to enhance their testing strategies and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This leadership role involves designing, implementing, and managing automated testing frameworks, leading a team of QA engineers, and driving best practices in quality assurance. You will work closely with development and product teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure comprehensive test coverage. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of test automation tools, methodologies, and a passion for ensuring software excellence. This is a crucial position for maintaining and improving the quality standards of our client's innovative software solutions. You will be a key driver of quality within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust automated testing frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of QA automation engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and report them effectively.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new testing tools and technologies.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across all software components.
• Contribute to the overall quality assurance strategy and processes.
• Manage defect tracking and resolution processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a significant focus on test automation.
• Proven experience leading a QA team or function.
• Expertise in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Appium).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience working in the Eastern Cape region or willingness to work a hybrid model from our East London office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews and bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Modern office facilities.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.