Senior Automation Engineer

Inspired Testing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Testing is seeking a skilled WMS Test Analyst to lead automation efforts. The role involves creating frameworks, enhancing code quality, and integrating with CI/CD processes. Join a diverse team focused on delivering quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of automation frameworks.
• Proficient in refactoring and applying SOLID principles.
• Strong skills in CI/CD integration and code analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of automation frameworks.
• Refactor existing codebases to improve performance.
• Integrate automation tools into testing workflows.

Skills

Automation framework design

Refactoring and SOLID principles

Integrating automation in TLC and CI/CD

Code analysis tools proficiency

Development tool enhancement

Communication skills

Strong coding skills

Job description

About Us

Inspired Testing is a leading innovative and forward-thinking quality engineering and software testing consultancy. Our teams of exceptional consultants and engineers provide solutions that help our customers deliver quality software faster, more effectively, and more frequently. Our brand is trusted and highly respected globally, and we are looking for an experienced WMS Test Analyst who is inspired and motivated by the prospect of being part of our growth story.

The Team

We're at an exciting point where there's ample opportunity to make a big impact in scaling the people, processes, and technology in service of that mission. Our team’s strength is in its diversity and its acceptance of new ideas and new ways to look at old challenges. We know humans are not one-dimensional, and we celebrate the uniqueness everyone brings to the problems we solve and the culture we create

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of automation frameworks that support efficient testing and development practices.
• Refactor existing codebases to enhance scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Implement SOLID design principles in automation projects to ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code.
• Integrate automation tools into the Test Life Cycle (TLC) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes to streamline testing and deployment workflows.
• Conduct static code analysis and improve code coverage using tools like SonarQube to ensure the quality and reliability of the automation code.
• Develop and maintain tools that support both development and testing efforts, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the team.
• Engage in stakeholder reporting, effectively communicating automation efforts, results, and impacts on the overall project timeline and quality.
• Write code aimed at improving the overall testability of the software, ensuring that software designs support robust and efficient testing strategies.
• Participation and contribution to the Inspired Testing Community of Practice.
• Continuous improvement and contribution to Inspired standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced understanding of automation framework design and maintenance, with a focus on creating scalable and reusable components.
• Proficiency in refactoring and applying SOLID design principles to automation projects.
• Strong skills in integrating automation within TLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in using code analysis tools like SonarQube to maintain high standards of code quality and coverage.
• Ability to develop tools that enhance the efficiency of development and testing processes.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder reporting and team collaboration.
• Strong coding skills with a focus on enhancing software testability