Test Automation Engineer

ManpowerGroup SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup SA is seeking a Test Automation Engineer in Durban to own test automation for embedded devices within an agile firmware team. You will focus on CI/CD, design and maintain automated tests, and integrate hardware into testing pipelines.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial testing, strong scripting in C#, Python, Groovy, Java or Bash, and experience with Agile Scrum and Jira. Collaborative stakeholder communication is essential for release quality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and maintain automated tests for embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated tests for new and existing products.
• Integrate hardware into build pipelines for automated testing.
• Help ensure we maintain high standards of testing and release.
• Optimise testing.
• Upgrading the systems.

Skills

C#

Python

Groovy

Java

Bash

Agile Scrum

Jira

Education

B.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

Reference: CPT002479-AK-1

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very collaborative environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

What you would do as their Test Automation Engineer
You will be working as part of the agile firmware development team, focusing on Continuous Integration and Deployment of the embedded devices.
Your daily tasks may include:

• Design and maintain automated tests for new and existing products
• Integrate hardware into the build pipelines for automated testing
• Help ensure we maintain high standards of testing and release
• Optimise testing
• Upgrading the systems

As a Scrum Team Member, you will participate in Scrum activities like stand-up, grooming, and retrospective & demo meetings. You will regularly be in touch with the stakeholders, discussing technical aspects & requirements.

Requirements:

• Development of systematic and effective test plans to ensure quality and robustness of failsafe embedded controls software.
• Strong programming skills with the ability to write test scripts using C#/Python/Groovy/Java/Bash
• Experience with Agile Scrum development, continuous development, and continuous integration environments.
• Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, build processes, release management, use of tools like Jira.
• Demonstrated application of test automation tools and processes.
• Contribute independently as well as in a (global) team environment
• Experience with testing on embedded systems
• B.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of industrial experience

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Package & Remuneration

R 550000 - R 600000 - Annually