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.