Job Description

Junior Automation Tester (JB4157)
Remote (Suitable for candidates based in Gauteng)
R13 000 to R15 000 a month
Permanent

A Travel Retail Software company is looking for a dedicated Junior Automation Tester, who will be responsible for writing test cases as well as automation of the test cases under the supervision of the Test Lead. The company is a key player in the travel retail sector, specializing in retail food & beverage, duty-free products, and technologies, catering to B2B and B2C customers globally. As a global company, they provide exposure to diverse cultures, technologies, and project techniques, actively supporting employee career development. With globally distributed teams, the company embraces a flexible approach to remote and office-based work, encouraging freedom, collaboration, and exploration

Minimum Requirements:
Advantageous:
Diploma/Degree and/or relevant certification including ISEB/ISTQB Certification
Proven experience as an Automation Test Analyst, preferably in web, API and mobile application testing
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous
Required:
Internship or 1 years' experience as a junior automation tester
Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium)
Knowledge of web and mobile application testing methodologies and best practices
Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
Excellent problem-solving and debugging/troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software
Technology Stack required:
Selenium - Cucumber - Katalon
WebDriver.io - Protractor - Cucumber
Grafana
Rest/Soap

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct test plans by unpacking the requirements which include regression testing, system analysis and reviews
Create design steps from test cases, execute system validation plans and compile test scripts
Conduct systems analyses, design, coding, program debugging, testing and security and performance assessments across user interfaces
Comply, understand, and implement all steps and methodology within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative, audit risk and process requirements for the Test
Analysis Environment
Create test scripts to effectively test enhancements and new requirements and execute automated test scripts
Execute all test activities for allocated projects by conducting test estimation, prepare and submit test plans for sign-off and ensure alignment between test environment and
production environment
Manage testing defects and involve relevant business staff in quality assurance testing analysis
Design content of procedure guides and manuals for business users
Provision of an efficient service for the test analysis function through careful and timeous analysis, planning, execution, reporting and updating of all related information
Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate and needed

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