Automation Quality Assurance Specialist

6 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Bank Limited Full time

Position Overview

The Automation Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing, debugging, and maintaining technical test scripts to facilitate automated testing. This role ensures the functionality of systems aligns with business requirements, thereby preventing errors or defects in live environments through effective change control and enhancement processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance operational efficiency and propose solutions to improve cost-effectiveness.
  • Provide outstanding service that surpasses customer expectations by proactively addressing queries with innovative solutions.
  • Foster and maintain productive relationships with various stakeholders, including end-users, subject matter experts, project managers, and senior staff, by contributing to business requirements.
  • Collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans that encompass regression testing, system analysis, and reviews.
  • Formulate design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans, and compile test scripts.
  • Perform systems analyses, design, coding, debugging, testing, and security assessments across user interfaces.
  • Adhere to and implement all methodologies within IT development, ensuring compliance with governance, legislative, audit risk, and process requirements for the Test Analysis Environment.
  • Create test scripts to thoroughly evaluate enhancements and new requirements, executing automated test scripts as necessary.
  • Manage all testing activities for assigned projects, including test estimation, preparation, and submission of test plans for approval, ensuring alignment between test and production environments.
  • Oversee testing defects and engage relevant business personnel in quality assurance testing analysis.
  • Develop content for procedure guides and manuals aimed at business users.
  • Deliver efficient service for the test analysis function through meticulous analysis, planning, execution, reporting, and updating of all related information.
  • Continuously evaluate personal performance, seek constructive feedback, and pursue training opportunities as needed.

Additional Qualifications

  • Proficient in coding for the development of automated testing software.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in testing automation.
  • Skilled in maintaining existing test automation frameworks on the Java platform using Selenium.
  • Capable of reviewing and writing automation test scripts.
  • Familiarity with Web Services or API technologies (e.g., SOAP, REST, XML & JSON).
  • Demonstrates adherence to good coding standards, naming conventions, and version control.
  • Knowledge of test reporting tools (e.g., Serenity, TestNG, or Extent Reports).
  • Experience with open-source tools is preferred.
  • Exposure to DevOps practices is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with performance testing is a plus.
  • Experience with Test Management tools (e.g., HP ALM, JIRA, etc.) is beneficial.
  • A positive attitude and aptitude for learning.
  • Strong analytical capabilities.
  • Innovative and creative mindset.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.
  • Demonstrates accountability, independence, and effective communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Inquisitive and courageous, with a desire to learn and grow.
  • A collaborative team player who values the strength of teamwork.
  • Emotionally intelligent, capable of connecting with individuals across various roles.
  • A proactive self-starter.

Educational Background

  • Diploma or relevant certification in testing or programming.
  • Preferred: Degree and/or relevant certifications such as ISEB/ISTQB Certification; TMap Next Engineer; ISTQB Advanced Analyst.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Automation or technical testing.
  • Proficient in scripting or coding.
  • Preferred: Experience in the Banking Industry.

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