Senior Automation Test Analyst

Webtonic Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software development company in Johannesburg seeks a QA Automation Engineer. The role involves managing software quality through automated testing across platforms. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years in software testing, a focus on automation, and experience with CI/CD. Benefits include a competitive salary, learning opportunities, and a flexible working environment. Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical Aid Subsidy

Flexible Working environment

Bonuses

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in software testing with emphasis on test automation.
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in creating test automation frameworks.
• Valid code B driver’s license and own transport/public transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and ensuring quality of software solutions.
• Implement robust test automation frameworks and strategies.
• Collaborate closely with development, delivery and QA teams.

Skills

Software testing

Test automation

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipeline integration

Performance testing

Education

BA/BSC/Relevant Tertiary qualification

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Cypress

Selenium

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Company

Webtonic Solutions is a dynamic software development company. We're experts at designing and developing custom software solutions. We partner with businesses to design innovative solutions and build robust software that improve customer engagement and satisfaction. We’re looking for top talent to join our team and help solve some interesting problems with technology. We place a high value on delivering great value across a wide range of disciplines, including design, business analysis, software development, quality assurance, consulting, and advisory services. We believe in the strength of teamwork, respecting diverse backgrounds, and understanding that the success of the team is bigger than the achievement of the individual. We respect honesty and trustworthiness, as well as a commitment to following through on promises and doing the right thing. To stimulate creativity, we encourage honest dialogue, taking calculated risks, and overcoming setbacks. Furthermore, we recognize and promote team members on merit and encourage the development of their abilities so that they can be shared for organisational success.

About the Role

The role will be responsible for assisting in managing and ensuring the quality of software solutions through the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts across web and mobile platforms. This role is responsible for implementing robust test automation frameworks and strategies, maintaining the health of the automation suite and collaborating closely with development, delivery and QA teams to ensure continuous quality throughout the SDLC. The role will be responsible for taking ownership of automation roadmaps, lead automation initiatives and contribute to QA process improvement while maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders. They are required to have strong technical automation skills, a quality-first mindset and experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse designs, documents, and new or modified QA procedures and standards.
• Fully understand the functionality offered.
• Document software defects using a bug-tracking system and report defects to software developers.
• Apply quality principles in the Agile product lifecycle aligned to the Webtonic Way of Work.
• Own and facilitate a comprehensive test strategy to ensure that mobile and web applications meet high-quality standards.
• Develop and execute software test plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust automation test suites for mobile and web applications.
• Define, implement, and manage test automation strategies aligned with project goals.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs, and product owners to identify test requirements early in the lifecycle.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
• Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and mentor junior automation testers.
• Investigate test failures, analyse root causes, and report findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and actively contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Ensure regression tests are maintained and regularly executed across releases.
• Analyse test data and metrics to report quality trends and highlight risks.
• Support performance, security, and compatibility testing where relevant.
• Continuously assess and implement improvements to automation coverage, tools, and process efficiency.
• Prepare and send monthly reports to the product owner. Provide timely information and feedback to management.
• Consult with developers in the resolution of problems.
• Define the client’s test requirements and discuss changes with the delivery team.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Facilitate learning and information sharing sessions with the Test team.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification(s): BA/BSC/Relevant Tertiary qualification
• Certifications: ISTQB Certification
• Valid code B driver’s license, own transport/public transport

Required Skills

• 5–10 years’ experience in software testing, with a strong emphasis on test automation
• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in creating and maintaining test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright)
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline integration (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Proven experience in both frontend (UI) and backend (API) test automation
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, Postman, and version control (Git)
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience working in cross-functional teams across different geographies
• Test automation (UI, API, Regression, Smoke)
• Framework design & scripting (JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, etc.)
• Continuous Integration/Deployment tools
• Agile & QA methodologies
• Bug tracking & test management
• Performance & exploratory testing

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Employee Health and Wellness Assistance
• Flexible Working environment (hybrid)
• Bonuses
• Monthly socials
• Annual Conferences
• Exposure to the latest innovation and technology
• Mentorship Programme
• Community events

Equal Opportunity Statement

Webtonic Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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