Automation Test Engineer

Absa Group

. Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRandburg • South AfricaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable UI and API automation frameworks, with a strong focus on API testing, automation tools, and CI/CD integration. Proficient in mentoring junior QA engineers and contributing to test strategy and automation architecture within Agile/Scrum environments.

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API AutomationPlaywrightJenkinsJavaSoftware Testing Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Automation Framework DesignRegression TestingFunctional TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingREST AssuredPostmanJavaPythonJavaScript/TypeScript

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHub ActionsGitLab CIAzure DevOpsMavenHTTPJSONXML

Industry Keywords

AgileScrumMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesAI-Assisted Test Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaMavenMicroservicesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks
Create and execute automated regression, functional, integration, and end-to-end test suites
Analyze requirements and prepare comprehensive test scenarios and test cases
Perform API testing using REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent
Automate web applications using Playwright
Develop reusable automation components, utilities, and test data solutions
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Perform cross-browser and parallel test execution
Investigate automation failures, identify root causes, and work with developers to resolve defects
Participate in code reviews and follow automation coding standards
Implement reporting, logging, screenshots, and failure diagnostics within automation frameworks
Contribute to test strategy, automation architecture, and continuous improvement
Mentor junior QA engineers
Work in Agile/Scrum teams and participate in sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in software testing, with strong automation experience
Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#
Advanced experience with Playwright
Strong knowledge of API automation and REST services
Experience with Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools
Experience with Git and source-control best practices
Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
Experience designing frameworks using Page Object Model, data-driven, keyword-driven, or BDD approaches
Knowledge of Maven or equivalent build tools
Understanding of HTTP, JSON, XML, authentication, and web technologies
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect lifecycle
Basic knowledge of security testing concepts
Experience testing microservices and event-driven architectures
Knowledge of Kafka, queues, or asynchronous systems
Exposure to AI-assisted test automation and modern QA tooling
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Ability to design an automation framework from scratch
Ability to select appropriate automation tools and technologies
Ability to implement reusable page/API/service layers
Ability to manage test configuration and test data
Ability to implement parallel execution
Ability to integrate automation into CI/CD
Ability to generate actionable test reports
Ability to debug flaky tests and improve test stability
Ability to maintain automation code as the application evolves

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process
Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities