Senior Automation Tester

We are a forward?thinking technology consulting company seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester to join our Cape Town–based team. The successful candidate will bring strong automation testing expertise across both web and mobile platforms, with the flexibility to perform manual/functional testing when required. Experience in performance and security testing is advantageous, and exposure to Dev Ops environments will be highly beneficial.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for web and mobile applications.
• Execute automated and manual test cases to uphold product quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, architects, and Dev Ops engineers.
• Identify, document, prioritise, and track defects through to resolution.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and end‑to‑end testing.
• Perform security and performance testing where required.
• Drive continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Participate in code reviews, test strategy discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
• Mentor and guide junior QA team members as needed.

• Programming & Scripting
  • Strong coding ability in at least one of the following:
    Java, Python, JavaScript / Type Script, C#
• Testing Frameworks & Patterns
  • TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, xUnit
  • BDD frameworks:
    Cucumber, Spec Flow, Behave
  • Understanding of Page Object Model (POM), test design patterns, and maintainable automation practices
• API / Integration Testing
  • Experience with API automation tools/frameworks such as Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, Karate
• Manual / Functional Testing
  • Strong background in functional, exploratory, and usability testing
  • Ability to step into manual testing when required for completeness
• Version Control & Code Quality
  • Git (branching strategies, merge requests, peer reviews)
  • Familiarity with clean code practices and reusable test component design

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced
• Certified Agile Tester
• Relevant test automation or cloud certifications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to influence and challenge constructively

• Performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Load Runner, k6)
• Security testing exposure (e.g., OWASP principles)
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience working in a consulting environment or directly with clients