Intermediate Automation QA Engineer

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SavageOne Pty Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year


Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Automation Tester to join our QA and Integration team. The ideal candidate will have experience across the full testing lifecycle and a deep understanding of ISTQB-aligned practices, ALM/QC, and various testing methodologies including API and integration testing. You will play a key role in ensuring quality delivery across multiple systems within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse business, functional, and technical specifications to develop test plans and test cases.

  • Design and execute positive and negative test cases, including modular, integration, volume, regression, and user acceptance tests.

  • Create and maintain test data sets (e.g., profiles, batch files).

  • Track and record test execution results; manage and prioritise defect logs.

  • Conduct defect triage meetings with business and technical stakeholders.

  • Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

  • Maintain and update the Build Test Matrix based on new functionality or scope changes.

  • Perform deployment/build testing and post-deployment live testing.

  • Support cross-business unit integrated testing within the Group.

  • Document and manage integration test plans, cases, logs, and follow sign-off procedures.

  • Recommend scope for performance testing and interpret LoadRunner results.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in integration and QA testing roles.

  • IT Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.

  • Professional certifications strongly preferred:

    • ISTQB (mandatory)

    • XML, IAT, DOD II, OSCP, CEH, CISA, CISSP (advantageous)

Technical Skills & Tools:

  • ALM/QC (Application Lifecycle Management / Quality Center) - Mandatory 

  • LoadRunner

  • JIRA

  • API Testing with Postman

  • Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

  • Understanding of relational databases and data validation

  • Familiarity with integration frameworks and test automation tools

Soft Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

  • Highly detail-oriented with a methodical approach to testing

  • Capable of managing defects and coordinating cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to DevOps CI/CD environments

  • Scripting skills for test automation

  • Experience working in large enterprise environments


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