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Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)

SavageOne Pty Ltd245 open roles

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Automated Test Engineer is responsible for designing, leading, and implementing advanced automated testing strategies and frameworks to validate the functionality and performance of applications. The role involves driving the overall test automation strategy, collaborating closely with development teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring that testing efforts align with business objectives and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

1. Leadership in Test Planning & Execution:

  • Lead the creation and execution of strategic, well-structured test plans and test cases that provide comprehensive coverage of application functionality.
  • Oversee the development and execution of automation test cases, ensuring they are aligned with business goals and technical requirements.

2. Advanced Defect Identification & Resolution:

  • Collaborate with senior software developers and stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and resolve critical defects in the software.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into defects, providing insights into root causes and recommending solutions that drive long-term quality improvements.
  • Document and communicate high-level bug reports and test results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clear action plans.

3. Test Automation Framework Design & Strategy:

  • Architect and drive the implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance test automation frameworks across various projects.
  • Lead the evaluation and selection of advanced test automation tools, frameworks, and methodologies to meet the specific needs of each project.
  • Continuously improve the test automation strategy to ensure it aligns with the evolving needs of the business and technical landscape.

4. Risk-Based Quality Assurance Management:

  • Take ownership of risk-driven testing approaches, ensuring that test suites are designed and executed to mitigate quality risks across applications.
  • Review business and technical requirements to ensure they are testable and provide feedback to enhance the software development process.
  • Drive traceability efforts, ensuring test cases and results are linked back to quality risks, and prioritize testing efforts accordingly.

5. Strategic Tool Selection & Maintenance:

  • Select, develop, and integrate appropriate test automation tools into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
  • Maintain and evolve the automation test suite, ensuring scripts remain stable, scalable, and efficient in production environments.

6. Leadership in Test Execution & Reporting:

  • Own the test execution lifecycle, ensuring that automation scripts are consistently executed across multiple environments and platforms.
  • Provide leadership in reporting test results, analyzing trends, and providing strategic recommendations to improve quality assurance processes.
  • Communicate high-level test status and quality metrics to senior management and stakeholders to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

7. Mentoring & Process Improvement:

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the QA team.
  • Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline testing efforts and enhance team efficiency.
  • Proactively identify and implement innovative approaches to testing, focusing on improving speed, stability, and the overall effectiveness of the testing process.

8. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

  • Lead the effort in root cause analysis for software failures, and provide strategic recommendations to prevent similar issues in the future.
  • Drive the implementation of lessons learned and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the QA process is continuously evolving to meet the demands of the business.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Card or Payment Experience: Senior candidates must have significant experience with card or payment systems, as this is a critical aspect of the role. Proven expertise in payment technologies is required.

Skills & Experience:

  • Extensive experience (5+ years) in automated software testing, including the design, development, and execution of complex test automation frameworks and strategies.
  • Expertise in leading and mentoring QA teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Strong experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Appium) and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize risk-driven testing efforts across multiple projects.
  • Experience with advanced diagnostic tools and techniques for root cause analysis and failure resolution.
  • Deep understanding of payment systems and card technologies, with a proven track record in testing applications within this domain.
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