Test Engineer (Automation )

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Eersterivier; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking an experienced Test Automation Engineer to design and implement automated and manual test scenarios across the SDLC, delivering clean, secure software in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with developers and analysts, build frameworks with Playwright, Selenium, and Postman, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high quality releases.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation preferred.
• 3–5 years in automation testing incl. framework design.
• Proficient with Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack and Postman.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab).
• Strong SDLC knowledge: integration, regression, test design.
• Exposure to API, performance and/or security testing.
• Experience with Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Cloud exposure (AWS or Azure)
• Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
• Collaborative in fast-paced, changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Execute automated and manual testing across the SDLC.
• Develop comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform integration, regression and functional testing.
• Identify, document and troubleshoot defects.
• Support API, performance and security testing activities.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts and other technology stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools and methodologies.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality and reliability standards.

Skills

Automation testing

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Scripting

Test design

Collaboration

Education

ISTQB Foundation

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

BrowserStack

Postman

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer / Automation Tester to play a critical role in enabling quality at speed. You will design and implement both manual and automated test scenarios across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a focus on delivering clean, secure and reliable software.This is a dynamic, high-energy environment where change is constant, quality is paramount and collaboration is key. You will work within a team that values adaptability, problem-solving and ownership while contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Execute automated and manual testing across the SDLC.
• Develop comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform integration, regression and functional testing.
• Identify, document and troubleshoot defects.
• Support API, performance and security testing activities.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts and other technology stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools and methodologies.
• Ensure software releases meet defined quality and reliability standards.

Key Requirements:

• A completed qualification in Software Testing (ISTQB Foundation preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in automation testing, including framework design, scripting and execution.
• Proficiency with tools such as Playwright, Selenium, BrowserStack and Postman.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab.
• Solid understanding of the full SDLC, integration testing, regression testing and test case design.
• Exposure to API, performance and/or security testing.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, such as AWS or AzureStrong attention to detail, problem-solving ability and a .quality-first mindset.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.