Test Automation Specialist (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - Isb7002553

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Test Automation Specialist in Gauteng to lead quality excellence in automation strategies with a focus on Cypress and Selenium. The role requires mentoring junior staff and developing comprehensive test plans, ensuring the highest standards of software quality for critical systems. Candidates must have 7+ years of automation experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions.
• 7+ years of document the testing process and workflows.
• Experience in senior leadership roles in IT/engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate functionality and performance.
• Identify and resolve software defects collaboratively with the development team.
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations for quality improvements.

Skills

Automated test script design and implementation

Integration mechanisms for reporting

Test Plan development

Defect Identification and resolution

Quality Improvement Recommendations

Workflow Documentation and Analysis

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant IT Diploma / Degree

Tools

Cypress

Selenium

Jira

Java

JavaScript

Job description

Master of test automation ready to lead quality excellence?

Drive comprehensive test automation strategies using Cypress, Selenium, and cutting-edge tools while leading teams and mentoring junior specialists.

Shape the future of software quality in our PS Change Control environment with advanced automation frameworks and quality improvement initiatives.

Senior test automation leadership role

Advanced Cypress and Selenium expertise

Team leadership and mentoring opportunities

PS Change Control (LES) - critical systems

CONTRACT : Until December 2028

EXPERIENCE : 7+ Years (5+ Years Automation)

COMMENCEMENT : 01 September 2025

LOCATION : Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation

Qualifications / Experience Required

Minimum mandatory qualifications :

• Relevant IT Diploma / Degree

Minimum mandatory experience :

5+ years of designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions for various business processes inside corporate or medium sized business

5+ years of conducting testing and validation of automation solutions to ensure they meet quality standards

7+ years of analyzing data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of automation initiatives and identify areas for improvement

7+ years of document the testing process, workflows, and results to maintain a comprehensive record of the software's quality assurance activities

Advantageous experience :

Proven track record of successful projects delivered

Proven experience in senior / leadership roles fulfilled in IT / engineering teams

Agile working experience (any framework)

Essential Skills Requirements

Solid proficiency in automated test script design and implementation (by utilizing Cypress, Selenium or and Equivalent Test Automation Tool)

Ability to implement integration mechanisms for reporting of results from above scripts into a dashboard or reporting application (for example Jira)

Ability to interpret requirements documents / artefacts and using these to create a test script specification from this

Solid proficiency in Test Plan development and execution

Proven experience in Defect Identification and resolution

Proven ability to make Quality Improvement Recommendations

Extensive Workflow Documentation and Analysis

Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Soft Skills :

Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality

Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and written) on technical and non-technical level

Above board work ethics - this is of utmost importance

Flexibility to take up different tasks in the product

Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required

Must be able and willing and able to travel to internationally if required

Advantageous Skills Requirements

DevOps

Jasmine (BDD)

Karma

Postman

Rest-assured

SOAP UI

Rest and SOAP web services

Java 8

JavaScript / TypeScript Proven effective personal time management

Proven Critical Thinking ability

Proven Cross-Functional Collaboration experience

Ability to engage with technical resources to constructively troubleshoot defects and solutions

Proven ability to question and propose better requirements / design / efficiencies

Proven Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, X-Ray, BitBucket)

Supervision : Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control.

May need to lead individual members of a team of Entry and advanced-level experts

Problem solving : Improve a product or a system that already exists by making conceptual changes and enhancements.

Can manage the solution for complex problems that may require simple solutions but affect multiple systems

Communication : Influence (Effect change without direct exercise of command where persuasion is required and reaching buy-in might be difficult).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Willingness to engage with international customers and navigate potential language barriers

Delivery : Specify new products, processes, and standards based on organization strategy or set short- to mid-term operational plans.

The requests are often unclear and will need substantial investigation to ensure that the specifics are well understood by all parties. Employee may be expected to provide guidance to lower-level employees

Knowledge : Functional expert-mastery of a specific professional discipline combining deep knowledge of theory and organizational practice

Role & Responsibilities

The SW Tester / Test Automation Specialist is responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of software applications and systems.

This role involves developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and resolving software defects, and collaborating with the development team to improve the overall quality and configuration of the software products.

Test Plan Development and Execution : Develop and execute detailed test plans and scripts to thoroughly evaluate the functionality and performance of software applications and systems. Ensure that the software meets all technical and functional requirements, as defined by the stakeholders

Defect Identification and Resolution : Perform thorough workflow analysis to detect and document any problems or issues within the software applications and systems. Work closely with the development team to diagnose and resolve software defects, providing clear and actionable feedback

Quality Improvement Recommendations : Analyze test results and provide recommendations for quality improvements, both for the current software modules and future iterations. Suggest enhancements to the product configuration and architecture to optimize the software's performance and reliability

Workflow Documentation and Analysis : Document the testing process, workflows, and results to maintain a comprehensive record of the software's quality assurance activities. Utilize the documented information to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Engage with the development team to ensure a seamless integration of quality assurance practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and support to stakeholders and end-users as needed

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Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng or WILLING TO RELOCATE!

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