Job Summary
Hire Resolve's within the Information Technology industry is looking for a Intermediate Automation Tester to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The successful candidate would need 2–4 years of software testing experience, including 1–2 years of hands-on automation testing. This role is crucial for building, executing, and maintaining automated tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using modern frameworks
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and acceptance criteria
- Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
- Contribute to test strategy and quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups)
- Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable, and provide comprehensive coverage
Core Technical Requirements
Essential Skills
- 2-4 years of software testing experience
- 1-2 years of hands-on automation testing
- Experience with test automation frameworks: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
- Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
- API testing experience with Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent tools
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile delivery methodologies
- Experience with version control (Git) and defect tracking tools (Jira/Azure DevOps)
Desirable Skills
- Experience with performance or load testing
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Mobile testing experience
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and quality-first mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive approach to learning and skill development
- Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Growth and Development
- Clear progression path to Senior Automation Tester/Senior Test Analyst within 2-3 years
- Opportunities to take ownership of test strategy and automation maturity
- Mentoring responsibilities as you progress
- Continuous learning and certification support
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Ready for a career-changing move? Contact Hire Resolve to apply or for a confidential discussion.
Contact: Gaby Turner
Email: gaby.turner@hireresolve.us
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Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa.
Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.