Test Automation Engineer

Techrepo.co.za; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Techrepo.co.za in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks an automation test engineer to design, implement, and optimise comprehensive automation activities across the SDLC. You will independently drive automation practices, ensure test coverage, and uplift capability within the team.

The role requires leadership, strong JavaScript/Node.js, Playwright expertise, and solid SQL/Kafka knowledge to improve quality outcomes and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on automation testing experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js.
• Solid experience with Playwright for end-to-end testing.
• Experience building and maintaining Node.js service stubs/mocks.
• Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL and SQL Server) and testing APIs.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

To enable and enhance software quality assurance by designing, implementing and optimising a comprehensive set of automation testing activities and scenarios, ensuring that software meets and exceeds defined quality specifications throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). To independently drive automation practices within a defined system or product area, ensuring effective test coverage, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement through collaboration, innovation, and capability upliftment within the team

Requirements

• 3-5 years hands-on experience in automation testing
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/Node.js
• Solid experience with Playwright for end-to-end test automation
• Experience building and maintaining service stubs/mocks with Node.js
• Proficiency in SQL (esp. PostgreSQL and SQL Server
• Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka (consuming/producing test messages, validating event flows)
• Leading and mentoring less experienced or junior team members
• Sound understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance principles
• Proficiency in automation testing frameworks and approaches across the testing lifecycle
• Working knowledge of modern development practices, including version control and continuous integration/continuous delivery
• Understanding of system integration, APIs, and data management concepts relevant to testing
• Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and reporting practices
• Knowledge of cloud-based environments and distributed system architectures
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and validate system behaviour using appropriate testing techniques
• Capability to support and guide less experienced team members
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Information Technology - Computer Science
• Analytical Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Clear criminal and credit record

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to non-functional testing practices, including performance and security testing
• Understanding of modern infrastructure and environment management approaches (e.g. cloud and containerisation)
• Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies and continuous delivery environments
• Knowledge of industry-specific systems and regulatory considerations
• Awareness of emerging practices, tools, and trends in quality engineering and test automation
• Software Testing - Foundation Level through the International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB)