Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET)

Expleo; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering and consulting company in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET) to join their team. This role involves designing automated testing frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects. Candidates should have at least six years of automation testing experience and a strong proficiency in Java and related technologies. The position offers a hybrid working model with three days in-office per week.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Work on innovative projects

Qualifications

• 6+ years of automation testing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Selenium, TestNG, GIT, and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience with API automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Build and enhance test automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective test solutions.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

Selenium

TestNG

GIT

Hibernate

API automation

SQL

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB Qualification

Tools

RestAssured

HTTPClient

JMeter

Python

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are a talent incubator. The time you spend at Expleo will turbo-charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi-disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues.

Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting-edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Let’s change the game together.

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Software Developer Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg (Hybrid – 3 days in-office per week).

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of robust testing frameworks that ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Automated Testing:Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.
• Code Review:Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer reviews to uphold coding standards.
• Test Frameworks:Build and enhance test automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Bug Identification:Detect, document, and troubleshoot software defects and inconsistencies.
• Collaboration:Partner with developers, product managers, and QA engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective test solutions.
• Reporting:Generate detailed test reports and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
• Mentorship:Support and mentor team members in automation best practices and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systemsor other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Qualification is essential.

Essential skills

• Minimum6 years of automation testing experience
• Strong proficiency inJava,Selenium,TestNG,GIT, andHibernate
• Hands-on experience withAPI automationusingRestAssuredorHTTPClient
• Solid understanding ofSQLand database validation
• Familiarity withDockerand containerized environments
• Experience withCI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability toindependently create and maintain automation frameworks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired skills

• Experience with Performance Testing using JMeter
• Exposure to automation tools like Appium, Playwright, or Healenium
• Working knowledge of Python
• Familiarity with AI-based testing tools (e.g., Browser Use)

Benefits

We are guided by shared values in all things we do: Courage, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Accountability.

• Courage – We are bold thinkers and doers, always ready to take on new challenges. We think of ourselves as entrepreneurs, matching creativity with vigilance.
• Excellence – We are united by a shared ambition: change the game, together. Continuous performance is both an objective and a mindset.
• Collaboration –Teamwork and emotional intelligence are what makes us stand out in a crowd. We stand shoulder to shoulder, with our clients and our peers, through good times and setbacks.
• Respect – We are a hive of different profiles, and we place a high value on openness and transparency. We show respect, always.
• Accountability – We are reliable. We celebrate our successes; we take responsibility and learn from our failures. This is why we protect our “right to fail” as an opportunity to bounce back and progress.