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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
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