Senior Automation Tester

Automation Tester

Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa?

A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent.

This is your opportunity to join an innovative team and grow your career at the forefront of technological advancement, as we accelerate towards a brighter, more connected future for Africa.

Role Summary

Creates a testing strategy and participates in the creation of automated testing scenarios.

Prepares and coordinates test plans and testing scenarios.

Conducts necessary tests according to the testing strategy, registers defects, and controls their elimination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Perform API testing using tools like Postman, SOAP UI, and Rest Assured.
• Automate mobile applications, including using Appium and other tools.
• Ensure data quality in test environments.
• Monitor test environment status, including data quality, performance, and readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and support the creation of automated tests.
• Advise on innovative testing products and solutions.
• Define and administer standard testing architecture, processes, and tools.
• Ensure quality practices across testing types.
• Support the strategic direction of continuous testing and assurance.
• Lead the quality engineering Community of Practice.
• Review scripting from QA Engineers to ensure standards are met.
• Manage automation infrastructure and access.
• Collaborate with business units to improve workflows through automation.
• Gather requirements to develop automation solutions.
• Lead and mentor junior automation testers.
• Provide reporting across test delivery to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or IT-related field.

Experience

• 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test automation framework development and maintenance.
• Proficiency in scripting, test execution, and reporting.