Senior QA Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing efforts for web and mobile applications. You will design robust test frameworks, execute tests, and collaborate with developers to ensure comprehensive coverage and high-quality releases.

The role requires 5+ years in software QA automation, strong programming skills in Python/Java/JavaScript, and experience with Selenium, Cypress and Appium. A bias for quality and CI/CD experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional QA automation experience.
• Proven experience with automation tools Selenium, Cypress and Appium.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with API testing and performance testing.
• Strong grasp of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Execute automated test suites, report defects with documentation.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure test coverage.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve tests and processes.
• Implement and manage CI pipelines for automated testing.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Automation testing

Python

Java

JavaScript

API testing

Performance testing

SDLC & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Soweto . This role is crucial for developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts to ensure the highest quality of our client's software products. You will play a key part in enhancing testing efficiency, identifying defects early in the development cycle, and promoting a culture of quality throughout the engineering organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product excellence in a growing tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Execute automated test suites, analyze results, and report defects with detailed documentation.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand features and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuously improve existing testing processes.
• Implement and manage continuous integration (CI) pipelines for automated testing.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance and test automation.
• Proven experience with automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium).
• Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with API testing and performance testing tools.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• A supportive team environment focused on quality and continuous improvement in Soweto .
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging software projects.