Remote Automation Test Analyst - DevOps QA Engineer

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng

Remote

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced Automation Test Analyst to design, develop, implement, and execute reusable automated test assets within our DevOps-enabled delivery teams. You will analyse business and technical requirements, collaborate with QA Leads, Developers, Architects, and Product Owners, and advocate effective test automation strategies across Agile sprints.

The role requires 3–6 years of hands-on automation testing, ISTQB Agile Foundation, and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

Completed BSc / IT degree or other related fields.
3 - 6 years experience as an Automation Test Analyst.
ISTQB Agile Foundation certification.
Experience developing and executing automated test solutions using established automation frameworks and tools.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.
Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
Experience integrating automated testing into DevOps/CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of software architecture and the ability to collaborate with Architects and Developers on automation approaches.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and execute reusable automated test assets.
Analyse requirements to develop effective test automation solutions.
Collaborate with QA Leads, Developers, Architects, and Product Owners to understand testing approaches.
Participate in planning, estimation, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and acceptance criteria definition.
Discuss low-level designs and functional requirements with QA Leads and Architects to determine automation approaches.
Develop automation code using prescribed frameworks.
Integrate automated tests into DevOps pipelines and CI/CD processes.
Collaborate to improve automation frameworks and the testing platform.
Catalogue and govern test automation artefacts in required repositories.
Maintain testing artefacts for accessibility and traceability.
Execute functional and automated testing and report progress.
Log and manage defects; support root cause analysis and resolution.
Identify product risks and mitigation strategies; provide status updates.
Participate in showcases, sprint ceremonies, and retrospectives.
Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and contribute to improvements.
Mentor Software Test Engineers and develop their capabilities.
Stay informed about automation testing developments and new technologies.
Manage workload and deliver testing activities on time.
Support Agile ways of working and improve processes.