SUMMARY:
QA Automation Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg- Onsite

Job Type

Contract – Full-Time hours

Job Description

Quality Automation Engineer,Test automation framework development, API testing, SQL, functional testing, regression testing, defect management

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute automated test scripts using appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Analyse system requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to define comprehensive test scenarios and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document and track defects, working with development teams to facilitate timely resolution.
• Integrate automated testing within continuous integration and deployment processes to ensure consistent software quality.
• Perform regression testing to confirm that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
• Review and improve existing automation test suites to enhance coverage and performance.
• Provide clear and concise reports on test results, including metrics and trends, to inform project stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practises in test automation and quality assurance methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and internal quality policies.

Education

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• ISTQB Foundation, Certified Agile Tester

Experience

• 3–7 years of Experience
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement automated testing frameworks that support complex application environments.
• Experience working within Agile teams and contributing to rapid delivery cycles.

Knowledge and Skills

• Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, JMeter, Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOp
• SDLC, Agile delivery, Quality Engineering
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL for test data validation.
• Understanding of security and compliance considerations within financial software environments.