Test Analyst - Automation

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An IT solutions company is seeking a Test Analyst specializing in Automation for a 12-month contract. Based in Sandton, the role involves designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts, executing various test cases, and collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of test automation experience, particularly with tools like Selenium and JMeter, and a strong understanding of testing methodologies. This role is crucial for ensuring high-quality software delivery within financial services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in test automation.
• Good working knowledge of Front End and API automation as well as Performance Testing (NFT).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Execute automated and manual test cases as required.
• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to test strategies, plans, and quality assurance processes.
• Support continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios.

Skills

Test Automation

Selenium

Cypress

Manual Testing

SDLC

Education

Relevant qualification in IT or a related field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Healenium

RestAssured

JMeter

Job description

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Test Analyst - Automation to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Execute automated and manual test cases as required.
• Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to test strategies, plans, and quality assurance processes.
• Support continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, and integration scenarios.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualification in IT or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in test automation.
• Good working knowledge of Front End and API automation as well as Performance Testing (NFT).
• Tools include Selenium/Appium/Healenium, RestAssured and JMeter.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired Skills

• Test Automation
• Selenium
• Cypress
• Manual Testing
• SDLC