Skip to content
mimi

Test Automation Engineer (Intermediate - Senior)

Elite Search

South Africa · On-site Full-time Senior 4d ago

About the role

What this role involves

You'll design and implement automated test frameworks for complex SaaS platforms, develop and maintain test scripts across web applications and APIs, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Working closely with developers and product teams, you'll define test strategies, track defects, ensure high test coverage, and continuously raise the bar on quality and reliability. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced international environment spanning the EU and South Africa — with a clear growth path towards senior QA / SDET positions.

Tech stack

Automation tools

  • Selenium/Cypress/Playwright

Languages

  • JavaScript/TypeScript/JavaPython

Testing scope

  • API testing
  • UI / testing
  • End-to-end /testing
  • CI/CD integration

What THE ROLE IS looking for

  • 3+ years in test automation, SDET, or QA automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, and solid knowledge of automated testing frameworks.
  • A good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear English communication is essential.
  • ISTQB Advanced preferred

Bonus points for

  • Performance testing
  • AWS / Azure
  • Docker / containerization
  • SaaS / platform experience

What makes this a great move

  • High impact on product quality and reliability
  • Modern SaaS platforms and tooling
  • International EU + South Africa team
  • Clear path to senior QA / SDET roles

If you are interested in opportunities abroad, send your CV now!

Skills

AWSAzureCypressDockerGitJavaScriptJavaPlaywrightPythonSaaSSeleniumTypeScriptUI testing

Don't send a generic resume

Paste this job description into Mimi and get a resume tailored to exactly what the hiring team is looking for.

Get started free