Senior QA Engineer - Automation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Collaborative team in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior QA Engineer focused on test automation to join our team in Mahikeng. Lead QA efforts, design robust automated frameworks, and integrate testing into CI/CD to ensure software quality and reliability.

You will mentor junior QA engineers, collaborate with development and product teams, and help advance testing practices across projects in a hybrid work setup based in Mahikeng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and test automation.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, bug tracking systems, and test management tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects with clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Identify areas for improvement in the testing process and implement best practices.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Automation scripting

QA methodologies

Agile

CI/CD integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Playwright

Postman

RestAssured

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior QA Engineer with a focus on test automation to join their team in Mahikeng . This role is critical for ensuring the quality and reliability of 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 CI/CD pipeline, identifying and preventing defects early in the development cycle. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead quality assurance efforts and contribute to a culture of excellence in software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects with clear, concise documentation.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to understand requirements and define test strategies.
• Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated testing.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Identify areas for improvement in the testing process and implement best practices.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and test automation.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages commonly used in automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, bug tracking systems, and test management tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Mahikeng .
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.