Team Lead Automation Testing

Mphatek Systems; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Team Lead for Automation Testing in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing automated testing solutions, leading testing activities within an Agile team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve software quality. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in automation tools like Selenium are required. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced) preferred.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium and Karate expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated testing solutions for software applications.
• Collaborate with developers and QA analysts to improve testing efficiency.
• Lead testing activities within an Agile team.

Skills

Automation tools proficiency (Selenium, Karate)

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Test script and framework development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB certification

Certified Agile Tester

Tools

Selenium

Jenkins

Git

Job description

Overview

Team Lead Automation Testing in Johannesburg

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated testing solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications.
• Create efficient test scripts and frameworks to identify bugs early in the development lifecycle and accelerate software delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, QA analysts, and other stakeholders to support CI/CD practices and improve testing efficiency.
• Lead testing activities within an Agile team and ensure comprehensive test coverage across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities / Dials

• Design and implement test automation frameworks to support scalable testing across projects.
• Create automated test scripts for web, mobile, and API-based applications.
• Integrate automated tests with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Execute and monitor automated tests, report results, and analyse failures to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing coverage and identify critical testing areas.
• Develop automated scripts for performance, load, and stress testing as needed.
• Document test results and defects with clear insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain and update test scripts and automation frameworks as the application evolves.
• Work with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues found during testing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
• ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced), Certified Selenium Tester (CST) desirable.
• Certified Agile Tester and DevOps or CI/CD related certifications desirable.
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

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