QA Automation Lead & Test Strategy Architect

PBT Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solution provider based in Johannesburg seeks an experienced QA Lead to oversee testing strategies and drive test automation initiatives. The role involves mentoring the QA team, creating automation frameworks, and collaborating closely with development and DevOps teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in software testing, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with various testing tools are required. Join us to enhance quality standards across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2-4 years in a lead role.
• Experience in testing RESTful APIs and backend services using PostMan & SOAP.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium using the TestNG framework or Playwright with JavaScript.
• Ability to lead QA teams, resolve conflicts, and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall automation testing strategy.
• Identify areas for automation and perform ROI analysis.
• Design and maintain robust and scalable automation frameworks.
• Provide technical mentorship to QA engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

STLC knowledge

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Technical and analytical skills

Selenium experience

RESTful API testing

Git-based version control

Short-term insurance projects

Performance testing tools

CI/CD pipelines knowledge

JavaScript/TypeScript

Mobile testing frameworks

Education

Computer science degree or equivalent

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

PostMan

SOAP tool

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A technology solution provider based in Johannesburg seeks an experienced QA Lead to oversee testing strategies and drive test automation initiatives. The role involves mentoring the QA team, creating automation frameworks, and collaborating closely with development and DevOps teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in software testing, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Excellent communication skills and familiarity with various testing tools are required. Join us to enhance quality standards across the SDLC.