TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Test Automation Engineer

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Job Description

Annually Cost To Company (Market related)

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very collaborative environment.

What you would do as their Test Automation Engineer

You will be working as part of the agile firmware development team, focusing on Continuous Integration and Deployment of the embedded devices.

Your daily tasks may include:

  • Design and maintain automated tests for new and existing products
  • Integrate hardware into the build pipelines for automated testing
  • Help ensure we maintain high standards of testing and release
  • Optimise testing
  • Upgrading the systems

As a Scrum Team Member, you will participate in Scrum activities like stand up, grooming, and retrospective & demo meetings.

Youwill regularly be in touch withthe stakeholders, discussing technical aspects & requirements.

Requirements
  • Development of systematic and effective test plans to ensure quality and robustness of failsafe embedded controls software.
  • Strong programming skills with the ability to write test scripts using C#/Python/Groovy/Java/Bash
  • Experience with Agile Scrum development, continuous development, and continuous integration environments.
  • Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, build processes, release management, use of tools like Jira.
  • Demonstrated application of test automation tools and processes.
  • Contribute independently as well as in a (global) team environment
  • Experience with testing on embedded systems
  • B.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of industrial experience or
  • M.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 1-2 years of industrial experience (also acquired in internship or co op)

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About This Role

Career insights for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers positions

Salary Benchmark
$101,800/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Writing
Common Technologies
Apache Kafka Apache Maven Git Airtable Apache Hive Blackboard Learn Micro Focus LoadRunner Professional Selenium

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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