Senior QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks for our software portfolio. This fully remote role in South Africa focuses on delivering robust test coverage across functional, regression, and performance domains.

You will implement automated tests within CI/CD pipelines, analyze results, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects while driving QA process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• At least 5+ years in QA automation.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Implement end-to-end testing strategies (functional, regression, performance).
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers for fixes.
• Contribute to continuous QA process improvements and methodologies.

Skills

5+ years QA automation

Python

Java

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer to enhance their quality assurance processes. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to building robust and reliable software from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks, ensuring the highest quality standards for our applications. This role demands a meticulous approach, strong technical expertise in automation tools, and a passion for driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate with developers and product teams to identify and resolve defects efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Implement end-to-end testing strategies covering functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers for timely resolution.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in QA automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for test automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering great flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities and training budgets.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality software.