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Senior Test Automation Engineer
Job in
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-08-19
Listing for:
QE Services IT Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-19
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Testing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in Playwright, Type Script, and JavaScript to drive automation excellence across enterprise platforms. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust automation frameworks while ensuring high‑quality, scalable, and reliable solutions across digital systems.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright
- Build and execute end‑to‑end, regression, and integration automation suites
- Develop automation scripts using Type Script / Java Script
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing
- Collaborate with Developers, BAs, and Product Owners to ensure full test coverage
- Perform API, UI, and integration testing across multiple systems
- Identify, log, and manage defects using tools such as Azure Dev Ops
- Drive test automation best practices and standards across the QA team
- Mentor junior automation testers and contribute to QA capability uplift
- Proven experience as a Senior Test Automation Engineer / Tester
- Strong hands‑on experience with:
- Playwright (essential)
- Type Script & JavaScript (essential)
- Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch
- Solid experience with:
- API testing (Postman / REST)
- SQL for data validation
- CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions)
- Strong understanding of:
- Agile / Scrum methodologies
- End‑to‑end testing lifecycle (STLC)
- Experience with integration, regression, and system testing [...escription | Outlook]
- Exposure to retail, eCommerce, or supply chain systems
- Experience in microservices and event‑driven architectures
- ISTQB or relevant testing certifications
- Experience with additional tools like Selenium, or Robot Framework
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work independently and lead automation initiatives
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Playwright
- Typescript
- Java Script
- Coding
- SQL
- API
- 5 to 10 years
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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