Senior QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement contributions

Growth opportunities

In-office teamwork

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior QA Automation Engineer in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and implement automated testing frameworks, collaborate with development teams, and integrate tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality across software products.

The role requires 5+ years in QA with automation focus and proficiency in Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, Python/Java/JS, and Jira/Git. In-office setting with opportunities for growth and learning within QA methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in software QA with strong automation focus.
• Experience designing automated test frameworks and strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD integration for automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, report defects clearly.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define test strategies.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipeline for continuous quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and tools.
• Perform manual testing when necessary.

Skills

QA automation

CI/CD

Python/Java/JS

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jira

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Mahikeng. This role is vital for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks. You will work closely with development teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline, identify bugs early, and contribute to a culture of high-quality software delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a QA specialist to enhance product quality within a collaborative team environment in North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, and report defects clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure continuous quality assurance.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and tools for increased efficiency.
• Perform manual testing when necessary and contribute to overall quality assurance efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation.
• Proven experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test planning, and test case design.
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira) and version control (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews and potential raises.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in QA methodologies.
• In-office work setting encouraging teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Exposure to diverse projects and technologies within the software development lifecycle.