Senior QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

PTO

Professional development in Kimberley

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to strengthen our quality assurance team. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications, ensuring reliability across releases.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA with hands-on automation using Selenium, Appium, or Cypress, plus strong scripting in Python, JavaScript, or Java, and experience with API testing and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance with focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Java for automation.
• Hands-on with Selenium, Appium, Cypress for web and mobile testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Define test strategies with developers based on requirements.
• Execute automated test suites and report defects clearly.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement efficient tests.
• Improve QA processes and methodologies continuously.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test automation

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Cypress

Postman

RestAssured

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and technically adept Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Kimberley. This role is essential for ensuring the high quality and reliability of our client's software products through the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. You will play a key part in identifying and mitigating bugs early in the development cycle, collaborating closely with developers and product teams to uphold rigorous quality standards. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned QA professional to drive innovation in testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software requirements and define test strategies.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects clearly and concisely.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement efficient testing solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance on automation best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in Kimberley.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on quality.