QA Test Team Lead: Automation & Quality Champion

PBT Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a QA Test Team Lead to oversee end-to-end testing strategies and drive test automation initiatives. You will define and implement automation frameworks, mentor the QA team, and collaborate closely with development and business teams to ensure quality standards throughout the SDLC. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software testing experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Selenium and TestNG. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2-4 years in a lead role.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium using the TestNG framework or Playwright with JavaScript.
• Good understanding of STLC, DevOps practices, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall automation testing strategy.
• Lead the creation of comprehensive automation test plans.
• Provide technical mentorship to QA engineers.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Experience with Selenium using TestNG

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Experience in testing RESTful APIs

Education

Computer science university degree or equivalent

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Selenium

TestNG

Playwright

PostMan

JMeter

Job description

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is seeking a QA Test Team Lead to oversee end-to-end testing strategies and drive test automation initiatives. You will define and implement automation frameworks, mentor the QA team, and collaborate closely with development and business teams to ensure quality standards throughout the SDLC. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of software testing experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like Selenium and TestNG. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on quality assurance processes.