Automation Engineer
IQbusiness · Johannesburg
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Automation Tester Employment Type: Contract (Potential to convert to perm) Work model: On-site with flexible working hours Location: Sandton Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automation Tester to join our technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of automated testing solutions to ensure high-quality software delivery across our development lifecycle. You will work closely with developers, DevOps, and QA team members to integrate testing within CI/CD pipelines and promote best practices in automated and behavior-driven testing. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and reusable automated test frameworks using Java (and C# where applicable).
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using tools like YAML , Azure DevOps , or equivalent platforms.
- Implement and support Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices and tools.
- Create and execute automated tests for REST APIs , Web GUIs , and back-end systems.
- Ensure the creation of meaningful, data-driven test scenarios using SQL for data setup and validation.
- Apply object-oriented programming (OOP) principles in designing test solutions.
- Perform and script load and performance testing across the application stack.
- Collaborate with security teams to include security testing in the automation suite where applicable.
- Provide coaching and support to development teams on test automation strategies and best practices.
- Manage and maintain source control using GIT and enforce good versioning discipline.
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals