QA SDET Automation Manager
Old Mutual Limited
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Johannesburg • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AzureJavaJenkinsJMeterSelenium
About the role
- Define and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy aligned with business and technical objectives.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile platforms.
- Lead and manage QA automation efforts across squads/platforms, ensuring consistency in tools, standards, and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners, Developers, and DevOps to define testing scope, stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous testing and delivery.
- Manage regression test cycles, ensuring stable test environments and quick defect turnaround.
- Conduct technical reviews, lead script debugging sessions, and unblock test teams where necessary.
- Guide test reporting and analytics, ensuring test coverage and quality metrics are monitored and communicated effectively.
- Mentor and coach QA engineers, fostering a high-performing and learning-focused team culture.
- Conduct technical assessments, POCs, and tool evaluations to improve automation capabilities.
- Promote best practices in Agile, BDD/TDD, and risk-based testing methodologies.
Requirements
- 13+ years of progressive experience in test automation, QA leadership, and framework development.
- Strong technical expertise in Java, Selenium, API automation (REST Assured/Karate), Appium, TestNG, BDD with Cucumber.
- Proven experience leading test automation across web, mobile, and API layers.
- Deep knowledge of CI/CD practices, tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and integrating test suites into pipelines.
- Expertise in test data management, environment stability, and automation maintenance.
- In-depth understanding of framework patterns (e.g., Page Object Model, Data-Driven, Hybrid) and Agile/DevOps methodologies.
- Strong experience with test planning, estimation, and execution strategies.
- Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI/ML-driven testing tools or approaches is desirable.
- Ability to lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and drive change.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
test automationJavaSeleniumAPI automationREST AssuredKarateAppiumTestNGBDDCucumber
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringcoachingcommunicationinfluencingproblem-solvingtechnical assessmentteam culturestakeholder engagement