Automation Engineer

Employment Type: Contract (Potential to convert to perm)Work model: On-site with flexible working hoursLocation: 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. Job Title: Automation Tester Employment Type: Contract (Potential to convert to perm)Work model: On-site with flexible working hoursLocation: 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 verificationIQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals #J-18808-Ljbffr