QA Automation Engineer

AiR; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain robust automated testing frameworks. This role involves working closely with developers to integrate testing into all stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure high-quality software releases. Key responsibilities include developing automated tests, embedding automation in CI/CD pipelines, and exploring new automation tools. The position offers remote work with occasional in-office events.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA automation roles.
• Hands-on with test frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, and PHPUnit.
• Familiar with CI/CD tools and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated end-to-end, integration, and API tests.
• Embed automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Write and maintain reusable, clean test code.
• Track and report test results, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Explore and adopt new automation tools, including AI-based solutions.

Skills

QA automation

Cypress

Playwright

PHPUnit

CI/CD

Git

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

Job description

Location: Remote (with occasional in-office events)

About the Role

We are seeking a QA Automation Engineer to design and maintain robust automated testing frameworks. Youll work closely with developers to integrate testing into every stage of the SDLC and ensure reliable, high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities

Develop automated end-to-end, integration, and API tests.

Embed automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Write and maintain reusable, clean test code.

Track and report test results, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Explore and adopt new automation tools, including AI-based solutions.

Requirements

Experience in QA automation roles.

Hands-on with frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, PHPUnit.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Git.

Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile.