Test Automation Engineer – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R600 Ph

E-Merge; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Gauteng is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to develop and maintain automated testing solutions for their innovative systems. Applicants should have a relevant IT degree and extensive experience in test strategy management and execution. The position is contract-based with an hourly rate of R540 to R600.

Qualifications

• 3 years plus in a Senior role, more than 7 years total experience.
• Oversee and facilitate Test Execution and Reporting.
• Identify suitable training for Test / QA Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test solutions.
• Monitor testing metrics, including requirements coverage.
• Create and sanitize Test Data.

Skills

Test Planning and Test Strategy management

Test Execution and Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Quality Assurance and Control

Git

Test Automation (Frontend and API)

AWS architecture

Performance and Load Testing

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Tools

X-Ray for Test Case Management

GitHub Actions

Playwright

Cucumber

JMeter

Gatling

Job description

Overview

Our client crafts the ultimate driving experience. They are pioneers in mobility and technology and are currently looking for passionate individuals to help shape the future. Seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join the dynamic team.

As a Test Automation Engineer, youll be at the forefront of software quality and performance. Youll develop and maintain automated test solutions for the companys cutting-edge digital systems, ensuring excellence in everything from in-car infotainment to backend platforms and vehicle software.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT Degree
• 3 years plus in a Senior role, more than 7 years total experience
• Test Planning and Test Strategy management : Design, implement and maintain test strategies
• Oversee and facilitate Test Execution and Reporting : Monitor on testing metrics, including requirements coverage and defect density
• Stakeholder Management and Communication
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Identify suitable training for Test / QA Engineers to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Identification, Creation & Sanitation of Test Data, including securing sensitive data
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
• Tools and Frameworks :
• X-Ray for Test Case Management and Test Execution and Reporting
• Source version management using Git
• GitHub Actions
• Test Automation (Frontend and API Test Automation)
• Familiar with AWS architecture.
• Security and Reliability Testing.
• Portability Testing.
• Tools and Frameworks :
• Git for source code version management
• Playwright and Cucumber for test automation
• JMeter or Gatling for Performance and Load Testing

Reference Number for this position is GZ60450 which is a contract position based in Midrand / Centurion / Semi-Remote offering a contract rate of R540 to R600 per hour