Senior QA Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional growth and QA training

Collaborative QA team in Nelspruit

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior QA Engineer with automation expertise to join our IT QA team in Nelspruit. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure software reliability before release.

Responsibilities include building robust test frameworks for web and mobile apps, writing automated scripts in Python/Java/JavaScript, and collaborating with developers to identify testable components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IT or related field.
• 4+ years in Quality Assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for automation (Python/Java/JavaScript).
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium or Playwright.
• CI/CD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web and mobile apps.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using various languages and tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and identify testable components.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Analyze results, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous QA process improvement.

Skills

Test automation experience

Programming/scripting (Python/Java/JS)

CI/CD understanding

QA principles and methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior QA Engineer with a specialization in Automation to join their IT and Software quality assurance team in Nelspruit. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's software products. This role is pivotal in enhancing the efficiency of our testing processes and guaranteeing that our software meets the highest standards before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using various programming languages and testing tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software requirements and identify testable components.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a significant focus on test automation.
• Proficiency in programming or scripting languages used for automation (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or Playwright.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in QA automation technologies.
• Work within a dedicated QA team focused on delivering high-quality software in Nelspruit.
• A collaborative environment that values attention to detail and quality.