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Senior Test Engineer

Sourceworx8 open roles

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South Africa

This posting closed on 2026-10-08. 8 other Sourceworx postings are live.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Automation Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions across business processes and systems. This role is critical to enhancing operational efficiency, reducing manual effort, and ensuring scalable, maintainable automation frameworks. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive continuous improvement in automation practices.

Mandatory Skills:

  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages such as Java or Python is essential for developing automation scripts and frameworks.
  • Automation Tools: Expertise in tools like Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or Appium for automating web, mobile, and performance testing.
  • CI/CD Integration: Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab CI/CD to automate build and deployment processes.
  • API Testing: Experience with tools like Postman, RES Assured, or SoapUI for automating API tests.
  • Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git, SVN, or Mercurial for managing code versions and collaborating with development teams.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and devise effective solutions.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy and precision in automation scripts and test cases.
  • Data Analysis: Ability to analyze test results, identify trends, and derive meaningful insights to improve the automation framework
  • Industry Standards: Understanding of software development methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
  • Quality Assurance: Strong grasp of QA principles, testing methodologies, and best practices for ensuring robust automation frameworks.
  • Security Testing: Awareness of security testing concepts and tools to ensure the automation framework addresses potential vulnerabilities

Preferred Skills:

  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in automation testing, programming, or DevOps can be beneficial.
  • Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in automation testing, programming, or DevOps can be beneficial.
  • Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop automation frameworks and tools to enhance the efficiency of software development and deployment processes.
  • Create detailed technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and documentation for automation projects.
  • Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in automation and integrate them into the existing systems.
  • Develop automated test scripts and scenarios to ensure the quality and performance of software applications.
  • Conduct thorough testing of automation solutions to identify and resolve issues, ensuring robustness and reliability.
  • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
  • Analyze existing processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and automation.
  • Implement process automation solutions to reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of automated processes, making adjustments and enhancements as necessary.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior automation engineers and other team members.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to share knowledge and best practices in automation engineering.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging the team to explore new automation technologies and techniques.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, operations, and product managers, to align automation efforts with business objectives.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the successful implementation of automation solutions.
  • Prepare and present reports, proposals, and project updates to management and other stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing automation systems, addressing issues and implementing enhancements as needed.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for automation processes, ensuring that they are up to date and accessible to relevant team members.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in automation engineering.
  • Proven experience in automation engineering, with a strong understanding of automation frameworks, tools, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python & Java.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology
  • Any related IT qualification
  • 6 - 10 years

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