Junior automation tester

SUMMARY:
Bryanston

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a Junior Automation Tester to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for writing test cases as well as automation of the test cases under the supervision of the Test Lead.

 Responsibility:

Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis and reviews. 

Create design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans and compile test scripts. 

Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing and security and performance assessments across user interfaces. 

Comply, understand, and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk and process requirements for the Test Analysis Environment. 

Create test scripts to effectively test enhancements and new requirements and execute automated test scripts. 

Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, prepare and submit test plans for sign-off and ensure alignment between test environment and production environment. 

Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis. 

Design content of procedure guides and manuals for business users.

Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information. 

Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed.

Education and Experience:

Internship or 1 year experience as a junior automation tester. 

Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium). 

Knowledge of web and mobile application testing methodologies and best practices. 

Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum). 

Excellent problem-solving and debugging/troubleshooting skills. 

Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software. Advantageous 

Diploma/Degree and/or relevant certification including ISEB/ISTQB Certification 

Proven experience as an Automation Test Analyst, preferably in web, API and mobile application testing. 

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous Skills and A ributes: 

Write code for developing automated testing software 

Ability to maintain existing test automation framework in Java platform using Selenium 

Ability to review and write automation test scripts 

Familiar with Web Services or API technologies (i.e., SOAP, REST, XML & JSON). 

Demonstrates good coding standards, naming conversions and version control 

Knowledge & Exposure to DevOps 

Exposure to performance testing an added advantage 

Familiar with Test Management tools (i.e., HP ALM, JIRA, etc.) 

Demonstrate accountability, independent & great communicator Technology Stack Required 

Selenium/Cucumber/Katalon 

WebDriver.io/Protractor/Cucumber 

Grafana 

Rest/Soap