Software Development Engineer in Test

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Inspired Testing Full time

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Location: Johannesburg/Cape Town, South Africa

Full-time

About Us:

Inspired Testing is a leading innovative and forward-thinking quality engineering and software testing consultancy. Our teams of exceptional consultants and engineers provide solutions that help our customers deliver quality software faster, more effectively, and more frequently. Our brand is trusted and highly respected globally, and we are looking for experienced SDET's who are inspired and motivated by the prospect of being part of our growth story.

The Team:

We're at an exciting point where there's ample opportunity to make a big impact in scaling the people, processes, and technology in service of that mission. Our team's strength is in its diversity and its acceptance of new ideas and new ways to look at old challenges. We know humans are not one-dimensional, and we celebrate the uniqueness everyone brings to the problems we solve and the culture we create.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Refactor existing codebases to enhance scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Implement SOLID design principles in automation projects to ensure high-quality, modular, and reusable code.
  • Integrate automation tools into the Test Life Cycle (TLC) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes to streamline testing and deployment workflows.
  • Conduct static code analysis and improve code coverage using tools like SonarQube to ensure the quality and reliability of the automation code.
  • Develop and maintain tools that support both development and testing efforts, improving efficiency and effectiveness across the team.
  • Engage in stakeholder reporting, effectively communicating automation efforts, results, and impacts on the overall project timeline and quality.
  • Write code aimed at improving the overall testability of the software, ensuring that software designs support robust and efficient testing strategies.
  • Lead and innovate in the automation strategy, including framework design, execution, and maintenance across multiple platforms.
  • Architect and implement advanced automation solutions that integrate seamlessly with development and deployment processes.
  • Conduct in-depth security testing, and performance testing.
  • Develop custom tools to enhance development and QA efficiencies.
  • Serve as a mentor for all levels of automation engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and advanced technical challenges.
  • Participation and contribution to the Inspired Testing Community of Practice.
  • Continuous improvement and contribution to Inspired Testing standards.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Advanced understanding of automation framework design and maintenance, with a focus on creating scalable and reusable components.
  • Proficiency in refactoring and applying SOLID design principles to automation projects.
  • Strong skills in integrating automation within TLC and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Expertise in using code analysis tools like SonarQube to maintain high standards of code quality and coverage.
  • Ability to develop tools that enhance the efficiency of development and testing processes.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder reporting and team collaboration.
  • Strong coding skills with a focus on enhancing software testability.
  • Mastery of software development and testing methodologies.
  • Expertise in complex automation system design and implementation.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to drive quality across development teams.
  • Advanced knowledge of performance and security testing practices.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex projects with cross-functional teams.


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