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Senior QA Automation Engineer

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Part-time
On-site
Cape Town, South Africa
QA Automation Engineer

Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our client in the finance industry, supporting their agile development teams in delivering secure, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. This is a 6-month contract role offering the chance to work on impactful systems within a high-performance and delivery-focused environment.

The successful candidate will lead testing initiatives using modern automation tools, particularly Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript, and contribute to continuous testing practices integrated with DevOps pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests across UI, API, and Integration layers.

  • Create and execute robust test plans and frameworks aligned with agile delivery cycles.

  • Actively participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to define acceptance criteria and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

  • Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous feedback and rapid delivery.

  • Monitor test execution and report quality metrics to stakeholders.

  • Participate in code reviews and drive a culture of quality-first development.

  • Promote test automation best practices and mentor other QA engineers when needed.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience in software test automation.

  • Hands-on experience using Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript.

  • Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar.

  • Strong understanding of testing types: regression, integration, functional, and API.

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket) and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence).

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-Have / Advantageous

  • Exposure to security testing or performance testing.

  • Experience in financial services, banking, or insurance domains.

  • ISTQB, Agile Testing, or SAFe certifications.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

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