Test Automation Engineer

Hire Resolve; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and Consulting seeks a talented Test Automation Engineer to enhance software quality through advanced automation testing. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team, engaging in tasks that define testing strategies and utilizing tools that drive innovation in the software development process.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in test automation, particularly with Java and Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define testing strategies.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Java.
• Log and track bugs in Jira and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Test Automation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Certification in software testing (ISTQB)

Tools

Java

Selenium

RestAssured

Postman

Jira

Xray

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Hire Resolve is actively seeking a talented Test Automation Engineer for one of our esteemed clients in the IT Services and IT Consulting industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team, driving innovation and quality in software development through advanced automation testing solutions. If you’re passionate about automation, have a keen eye for detail, and are ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies, design test cases, and ensure coverage for both manual and automated testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Java, focusing on both web front-end and API testing.
• Execute manual test cases, perform exploratory testing, and document results, ensuring that software meets quality standards.
• Log and track bugs in Jira, providing detailed documentation, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI / CD pipeline using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI, ensuring continuous and reliable testing.
• Organize and manage test cases using Xray, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and traceability from requirements to execution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, provide QA insights, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certification in software testing, such as ISTQB, is advantageous.
• Proven experience in test automation, particularly with Java and Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools like RestAssured or Postman.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) practices and tools.
• Proficiency in using Jira and Xray for test case management and defect tracking.
• Salary – Negotiable

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