Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

About the RoleOur client, a prominent software solutions provider, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer to enhance their testing capabilities. This role is based in Kimberley and involves developing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks for a range of web and mobile applications. You will be responsible for creating robust and scalable test automation solutions, ensuring the highest quality of our client's software products. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of QA methodologies, excellent scripting skills, and a passion for ensuring software reliability and performance. This position requires a hands‑on approach to automation and a commitment to continuous improvement in testing processes. The work is based at our Kimberley location.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web and mobile applications.
Identify opportunities for automation and implement efficient testing strategies.
Execute automated test suites and analyze test results, reporting defects clearly and concisely.
Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
Develop and maintain test data strategies to support automated testing.
Troubleshoot and debug automation script failures.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in test automation and quality assurance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
Participate in code reviews for automation scripts.
Ensure test coverage meets project requirements and quality standards.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
Proven experience in designing and implementing automated test frameworks using tools like Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cypress, or Playwright.
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language commonly used for automation (e.G., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#).
Experience with test management tools (e.G., TestRail, Zephyr) and bug tracking systems (e.G., Jira).
Understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.G., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Knowledge of API testing and automation tools (e.G., Postman, RestAssured).
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Experience with performance testing tools is a plus.
BenefitsOur client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund contributions. Working in Kimberley provides a stable professional environment. The company invests in employee growth through training programs, certifications, and opportunities to work with diverse technologies. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality software and advancing QA best practices within the organization. Excellent career progression opportunities are available for motivated individuals.
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