Lead QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to establish and drive automated testing strategy. You will design, develop, and implement robust automated frameworks and scripts while leading a team of QA engineers to ensure high-quality software across platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in QA with 3+ years in automation, strong programming skills (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript), and solid experience with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, API testing, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6 years in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years focused on test automation.
• Proven experience leading a QA automation team or significant projects.
• Expertise in programming languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Strong experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with API testing tools and automation (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for various applications and platforms.
• Mentor and guide a team of QA automation engineers, providing technical leadership and direction.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects and inconsistencies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies.
• Champion quality assurance best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in QA automation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

QA Automation

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

RestAssured

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing FinTech company in Sandton , is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to establish and drive their automated testing strategy. This leadership role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust automated test frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's cutting-edge software solutions. You will lead a team of QA engineers, mentor junior members, and collaborate closely with development and product teams to integrate quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a strong background in test automation, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of comprehensive automated test frameworks.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for various applications and platforms.
• Mentor and guide a team of QA automation engineers, providing technical leadership and direction.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects and inconsistencies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools and technologies.
• Champion quality assurance best practices across the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in QA automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years focused on test automation.
• Proven experience leading a QA automation team or significant projects.
• Expertise in programming languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Strong experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience with API testing tools and automation (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career advancement.
• This position offers a fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Employees benefit from a stimulating and collaborative work environment, access to modern testing tools, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join a forward-thinking company shaping the future of FinTech in Sandton .