Senior Test Automation Lead (Contract) - Gauteng / Hybrid - ISB5101844

iSanqa Resourcing; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization is seeking a Test Automation Lead to shape the future of automotive testing through advanced frameworks and DevOps integration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in testing and automation, along with strong leadership skills. This hybrid position based in Midrand offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years in testing/automation with agile experience.
• Proven track record in team management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive test plans on projects.
• Lead test execution and defect capture processes.
• Prepare and communicate test reports during SIT and UAT phases.

Skills

Test Automation

Team Leadership

Communication Excellence

Agile Methodologies

Education

Relevant IT Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cypress

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Quarkus

Spring Boot

Confluence

Jira

Kibana

Grafana

Job description

Shape the future of automotive testing with cutting‑edge automation leadership! Drive testing excellence through advanced automation frameworks, DevOps integration, and team leadership in the RetailerHUB communication platform serving the global dealer network.

Position Details

• Experience: 6‑8 Years related experience
• Contract Period: November 1 2025 – December 31 2028
• Location: Hybrid – Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
• Team: RetailerHUB – Dealer Domain (Central communication layer for international dealer network)
• Citizenship: South African citizens/residents preferred (valid work permit holders considered)

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Relevant IT Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience: 5 years in testing/automation with agile experience
• Leadership Experience: Proven track record in team management and stakeholder collaboration

Core Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

• Systems Engineering: Understanding of systems engineering concepts and methodologies
• Team Leadership: Managing a team of Test Analysts within the DevOps environment
• Test Automation: Proficiency with Cypress framework for front‑end testing
• Modern Frameworks: Experience with Quarkus and Spring Boot technologies
• DevOps Tools: Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka
• Monitoring Systems: Knowledge of Kibana and Grafana platforms
• Process Analysis: Ability to analyze processes from start to finish
• Test Strategy: Technical test case creation and script feasibility analysis
• Quality Assurance: Requirement review and static analysis capabilities
• Agile Responsibilities: Additional duties as per Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills & Collaboration

• Agile Methodologies: Experience with agile development methodologies
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in Confluence / Jira platforms
• Communication Excellence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Business Analysis: Business case development and modeling techniques
• Reporting Expertise: Advanced reporting capabilities with attention to detail

Key Responsibilities: Test Leadership & Strategy

• Strategic Planning: Define and implement comprehensive test plans on projects
• Team Coordination: Act as the single point of contact between Developers and Testers
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Team Lead Stakeholders, IT PO and broader team on testing topics
• Process Optimization: Set up and track lessons‑learnt sheets related to test topics
• Quality Gates: Ensure entry/exit criteria for all test phases are met in time

Automation & Execution

• Test Execution: Lead test execution and defect capture processes
• Automation Maintenance: Maintain and optimise automation test packs
• Regression Testing: Daily execution and reporting on automated regression packs
• Developer Support: Assist with Developer (REST layer) unit‑testing automation
• Manual Testing: Support manual execution of test cases and defect retesting when required

Project Management & Reporting

• Test Planning: Planning and effort estimation for test case execution
• Test Case Management: Plan, organise and support test case creation
• Data Coordination: Coordinate test data creation with developers and test analysts
• Defect Management: Follow up on defect fixes identified during test execution
• Requirements Tracking: Track new/changed requirements and ensure testing coverage
• Reporting Excellence: Prepare and communicate test reports during SIT and UAT phases

Communication & Escalation

• Issue Management: Managing and communicating issues effectively
• Escalation Process: Escalate deviations in plan to Project Lead / DevOps Lead
• Resource Optimization: Ensure project time allocated to testing is utilised efficiently
• Stakeholder Updates: Provide detailed and accurate reporting to stakeholders