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 DevOps 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 DevOps 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 / TypeScript, C#
• Testing Frameworks & Patterns
  • TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, xUnit
  • BDD frameworks: Cucumber, SpecFlow, 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, LoadRunner, 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