Senior QA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to design and implement robust automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications. You will work closely with development teams to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle, drive CI/CD for automated tests, and provide detailed bug reports and comprehensive test coverage to raise overall product quality.

Strong collaboration and a proactive mindset are essential to succeed in our growing tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years in Quality Assurance with at least 3 years in test automation.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript for automation.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Identify, record, and track bugs with detailed documentation for developers.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand features and implement test coverage.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and provide insights into product quality and risks.

Skills

Test automation

QA methodologies

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and proactive Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Polokwane . This role is essential for ensuring the highest quality of our client's software products through the design and implementation of robust automated testing frameworks. You will work closely with development teams to integrate testing seamlessly into the development lifecycle, contributing to faster release cycles and superior product reliability. This is an excellent opportunity to influence quality standards in a growing tech environment in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Identify, record, and meticulously track bugs, providing detailed documentation for developers.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand features and implement comprehensive test coverage.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing.
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and provide insights into product quality and potential risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3 years focused on test automation .
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for automation, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in QA automation.
• A positive and collaborative work environment focused on delivering quality products.