Automation Tester – Selenium (Java/Python) | Johannesburg South Africa

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Automation Tester

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using

  Selenium WebDriver

  with

  Java or Python

  .
• Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for resolution.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into test scenarios.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables by integrating automation testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Create and maintain test documentation including test plans, scripts, and reports.
• Work on performance and API test automation when required.
• Apply knowledge of

  Commercial Insurance processes

  to ensure domain-specific validation of applications.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on best practices in automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years

  of experience in

  Automation Testing

  , with hands-on expertise in

  Selenium WebDriver

  .
• Strong programming skills in

  Java

  or

  Python

  (must have).
• Solid understanding of

  QA methodologies, SDLC, and STLC

  .
• Experience with

  TestNG, JUnit, or PyTest

  frameworks.
• Working knowledge of

  CI/CD tools

  (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in API testing tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured) is a plus.
• Knowledge of

  Commercial Insurance domain

  (policy, claims, underwriting, billing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with business and technical stakeholders.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to

  BDD frameworks

  like Cucumber/Behave.
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing tools (e.g., Selenium Grid, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
• Familiarity with

  Agile methodologies

  and tools like JIRA, Confluence.