Job Description:
Position: Technical Test Automation Lead
Company Overview:
Our client is a dynamic Insurer offering innovative retirement income solutions based in Cape Town, South Africa. The local management team has designed and managed lifetime income solutions since the early 90s.
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Technical Test Automation Lead to join a growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical background in automation frameworks and tools. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Planning, organizing, leading and controlling testing automation projects.
- Lead a team of testers in developing and executing automated test scripts
- Design and implement test automation frameworks and processes
- Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test data
- Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to improve testing efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and new testing tools and technologies
- Mentor and coach team members to improve their technical skills and testing capabilities
- Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress and results to project stakeholders
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process and overall quality assurance strategy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 3 years in test automation
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
- Experience with test automation tools such as UI.Vision, Selenium, Appium, or Cucumber
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript and css
- Experience leading a team of testers and managing test projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities
Why Work With Us:
- Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Exposure to a variety of industries and projects
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture
If you are passionate about software testing and automation and have a strong desire to lead a team to success, we want to hear from you! Apply now.