Senior Test Engineer

Sourceworx Pty; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certifications

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sourceworx Pty in South Africa seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of automation solutions across business processes. The role focuses on scalable, maintainable automation frameworks, with mentoring of junior developers and collaboration across teams.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement in automation practices and ensure alignment with business objectives through effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and Java for automation scripting.
• Experience with Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner or Appium.
• Familiar with Jenkins, Bamboo or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman/SoapUI/REST Assured).
• Version control using Git, SVN or Mercurial.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail in automation scripts and test cases.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of QA principles and security testing concepts.
• Able to analyze data from tests to improve automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation frameworks and tools to boost software delivery efficiency.
• Create detailed specifications, architecture diagrams, and documentation for automation projects.
• Stay updated with latest automation tech and integrate them into systems.
• Develop automated test scripts and scenarios to ensure quality and performance.
• Test automation solutions thoroughly and resolve issues for robustness.
• Collaborate with QA to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for further automation.
• Implement processes to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
• Monitor performance of automated processes and enhance as needed.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Python

Java

Automation testing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Agile

DevOps

Quality assurance

Industry standards

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

IT qualification

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

LoadRunner

Appium

Jenkins

Bamboo

GitLab CI/CD

Postman

SoapUI

REST Assured

Git

SVN

Mercurial

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role is critical to enhancing operational efficiency, reducing manual effort, and ensuring scalable, maintainable automation frameworks. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive continuous improvement in automation practices.

Mandatory Skills:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages such as Java or Python is essential for developing automation scripts and frameworks.
• Automation Tools: Expertise in tools like Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or Appium for automating web, mobile, and performance testing.
• CI/CD Integration: Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab CI/CD to automate build and deployment processes.
• API Testing: Experience with tools like Postman, RES Assured, or SoapUI for automating API tests.
• Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git, SVN, or Mercurial for managing code versions and collaborating with development teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and devise effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy and precision in automation scripts and test cases.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze test results, identify trends, and derive meaningful insights to improve the automation framework
• Industry Standards: Understanding of software development methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• Quality Assurance: Strong grasp of QA principles, testing methodologies, and best practices for ensuring robust automation frameworks.
• Security Testing: Awareness of security testing concepts and tools to ensure the automation framework addresses potential vulnerabilities

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications: Relevant certifications in automation testing, programming, or DevOps can be beneficial.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in automation testing, programming, or DevOps can be beneficial.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation frameworks and tools to enhance the efficiency of software development and deployment processes.
• Create detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and documentation for automation projects.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in automation and integrate them into the existing systems.
• Develop automated test scripts and scenarios to ensure the quality and performance of software applications.
• Conduct thorough testing of automation solutions to identify and resolve issues, ensuring robustness and reliability.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and automation.
• Implement process automation solutions to reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of automated processes, making adjustments and enhancements as necessary.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior automation engineers and other team members.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to share knowledge and best practices in automation engineering.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging the team to explore new automation technologies and techniques.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, operations, and product managers, to align automation efforts with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the successful implementation of automation solutions.
• Prepare and present reports, proposals, and project updates to management and other stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing automation systems, addressing issues and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes, ensuring that they are up to date and accessible to relevant team members.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in automation engineering.
• Proven experience in automation engineering, with a strong understanding of automation frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python & Java.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology
• Any related IT qualification
• 6 - 10 years