Automation Engineer Sanlam Group

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  The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Automation Engineer:
• Create and run automation scripts
• Collaborate the Lead testers / Test analysts / Devs / Architects to ensure sufficient automated regression testing coverage
• Investigate defects and log defects (where required)
• Responsible for distributing Automation reports or regular basis
• Keeping libraries and services up to date
• Mapping of controls and adding it to application code
• Support IT Development teams to deliver on their sprint testing goals
• Joint responsibility with Test analysts of maintaining automation datasheets
• Serve as the test automation subject matter expert 
• Optimize automation scripts to ensure maintainable code
• Ensure stability of the automation framework and environment
• Recommend and initiate enhancements to the current automation framework to ensure relevance
• Provide input to the automation strategy to ensure increasing value-add within the functional testing process
• Mentor and guide junior automation engineers

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant IT qualification 
• 4+ years experience in automation scripting and automation tools
• 5+ years Functional testing experience 
• Knowledge and experience in Selenium, SpecFlow, Visual Studio, Appium, Desktop Automation 
• Experience in Back-end development, using C# and JavaScript
• Building Automation Frameworks e.g. BDD, AzureDevOps CI/CD, API Testing, Mobile etc
• Experience in Front-end development, using HTML5, WPF or any other popular JavaScript libraries
• Knowledge and experience of the following processes and methodologies:
• SDLC and Testing Life Cycle
• Scrum Methodology
• Prior experience in the financial services industry would be preferred

Competencies 

• Problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Planning and organising
• Decision-making ability
• Attention to detail 
• Communication skills (written & verbal)

Attributes 

• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Professional work standards
• Ability to motivate self and others

Qualification and Experience

• Degree or Diploma and the required Certification with 6 to 8 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Regression testing and scripts
• System testing, analysis and reviews
• Business Requirements
• Logs and tracks and resolves defects