Senior QA – Automation – CPT

IT – Software Testing
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A globally recognized brand with a strong strategic vision, committed to enhancing lives through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled Senior QA – Automation – to join its team. In this role, you will be dedicated to a specific team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software to customers by maintaining rigorous testing standards and driving excellence throughout the development process. Applicants will require a suitable IT tertiary qualification with Certifications such as ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification- ISEB/ISTQB Advance Test Analyst and 5-8 years work experience in Testing and at least 3 years Automation. You must also be proficient with Azure, Pivotal, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, etc.
 
DUTIES:
  • Develop comprehensive test cases, both manual and automated, in alignment with industry standards.
  • Offer insightful feedback on quality assurance practices, advocating for improvements as necessary.
  • Conduct in-depth problem-solving and root cause analysis when defects arise, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.
  • Track defects meticulously, following through to guarantee thorough completion and quality outcomes.
  • Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization, driving quality excellence.
  • Research and assess emerging testing technologies and tools, integrating innovative solutions into QA processes.
  • Apply quality testing principles consistently throughout the Agile product lifecycle, enhancing product reliability.
  • Architect, build, and maintain robust testing frameworks to support efficient and scalable testing practices.
  • Deliver engaging demos, showcasing testing strategies and outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Develop comprehensive test cases (manual and automated) and perform result analysis to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Actively participate in Scrum sessions.
  • Collaborate with Software/Systems personnel in Application Testing, such as System, Unit, Regression, Load, and Acceptance Testing methods.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
  • Relevant IT Tertiary Qualification.
  • ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification- ISEB/ISTQB Advance Test Analyst.
  • ISEB/ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer.
  • Experience in Project Management and QA methodology.
  • 5-8 Years Testing experience.
  • 3-5 Years Automation experience.
 
Technical Skills:
  • Comfortable using at least one Development language (i.e. Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.).
  • Strong familiarity with multiple test automation frameworks, processes, and technologies.
  • Must have strong automation experience with Rest Assured for REST API Testing.
  • Experience in Microsoft Azure, Pivotal, DevOps, and CI/CD tools and processes.
  • Experience with developing scalable test automation solutions.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently with no supervision.
  • Coach and mentor others.
  • Ability to provide guidance on complex projects.
  • Provides accurate estimates with work.
  • Ability to work on multiple initiatives.
  • Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner. 
  • Manage stakeholders effectively. 

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