Job Description

Development QA Automation Engineer

About Us:

We are the tech company with people at heart.


At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Position Overview:

As the Development QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for building and developing automated testing tools to ensure the reliability and stability of software applications across development, user acceptance testing and production testing.



The role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies, including SQL Server, React, Azure Functions/App Services/DevOps, C#, and TypeScript. This role will give you the opportunity to work across a variety of tech stacks and expand your skills set.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you can expect to be involved with:

Developing Automated Tests

: Designing, building, writing, and maintaining automated test scripts in C# and TypeScript for different stages of the development pipeline, ensuring software reliability and stability.

Testing Integration and Functionality

: Performing automated REST API testing, validating data integrity using SQL Server, and testing React front-end components.

Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)

: Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring smooth operation in all environments.

Identifying and Resolving Issues

: Proactively identifying and resolving potential issues, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with developers to fix defects.

Collaboration and Communication

: Communicating with the senior developer and development team, providing detailed feedback on test results, and aligning on testing strategies.

Documentation and Reporting

: Documenting test cases, scripts, and results comprehensively; reporting on testing efforts and overall software quality.

Staying Updated

: Continuously learning new testing tools and techniques, staying informed about the latest developments in automation frameworks.

Managing Multiple Projects

: Prioritising and managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

Qualifications & Experience:

The right candidate will have professional experience working with the below areas:

SQL Server React Azure Functions / App Services / DevOps Automated Rest API Testing C# and C# automated testing (unit testing) TypeScript / TS experience

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The budgeted salary for this role is between 40,000 and 47,000 ZAR monthly, depending on experience.


This hybrid role, with a remote-first emphasis, necessitates being in the office or at a client site for 4 days each month. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.

Our Selection Process:

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.


Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.


As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.

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