AdaptIT Vacancies 2022 Apply For Automation Test Engineer Jobs In Johannesburg, Gauteng

Position reports to : Product Owner

Office Location : Adapt IT Johannesburg Campus

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
As a Test Automation Engineer you will design automation tests, this include develop automation scripts
and finding solutions for automation problems. To be successful as a Test Automation Engineer, one
should be exceptionally accurate, possess a superior mathematical aptitude and be proficient in
programming languages.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE
Designing and writing test automation scripts

• Design and write test automation scripts.
• Use test automation frameworks.
• Identify defects in software as a result of testing.
• Investigate the cause of defects identified through testing.
• Work with software developers to identify bugs in software and suggest solutions.

Quality assurance of software developed

• Review requirement definitions, specifications and manuals to ensure quality of software and tests
to be developed; i.e., perform manual static testing.
• Select and develop appropriate test automation tools.
• Use risk-driven techniques to develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites.

• Work with the development team to capture and reuse automated unit test cases, test stubs and
drivers, and other development test objects.
• Recognise the quality implications of known bugs and the impact of proposed changes on the
testing process.
• Work with the release engineers to create and maintain an automated build verification (“smoke”) test.

• Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and
test environments used.
• Use diagnostic tools/techniques to identify the root cause of software failures, asking pertinent
questions and obtaining answers where possible.
• Perform trouble shooting and effectively resolve issues to increase solution stability and reduce
intervention required over time.
• Recommend improvements to software.
• Provide resolutions to app/system issues, driving stability, efficiency and effectiveness.

Results Tracking and Reporting

• Document bug reports upon discovery of a quality problem.
• Update test execution status on the outcome of test iterations.
• Trace test cases and results back to specific quality risks.
• Assist in the creation of test status reports and metrics (e.g., Test Dashboard).

Mentorship / Training

• Provide mentorship and guidance to internal staff on technical and system processes.
• Internal training
• Ability to mentor and assist others, and to lead internal training sessions
• Mentor junior resources on specialised knowledge, sharing of novel solutions reached.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, or a related field.

SKILLS

• Previous experience as a Test Automation Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python and Java.
• Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented.

ATTRIBUTES

Personal Attributes and Qualities

• Mature individual with high level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability/capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions.
• Handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
• Demonstrate positivity, mental toughness and stability during stressful periods and periods of low activity.

• Flexibility – adapt to new concepts and ideas, ability to collaborate.
• Resilience – demonstrate ability to move forward despite setbacks.
• Endurance – consistently deliver at peak performance over the long term.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Admit to errors and takes corrective action to avoid repetition.

• Approach own work with dedication and high sense of responsibility.
• Identify, analyse, organize, and solve problems and issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Anticipate problems, identify root causes, and take corrective action.
• Take caution in preparing the details relevant to the process.
• Follow process to ensure high quality output.
• Set and achieve goals, consistently complies with quality standards, and meets deadlines