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Wits Innovation Lab

Posted 21 Oct 2026

Automation Test Engineer

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Employment
Full time
Team
Software Engineering
Posted
21 Oct 2026

About the role

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust End-to-End (E2E) automation frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Build scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation solutions.
  • Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Perform manual and automated API testing for application services.
  • Create and maintain API test scenarios using Postman.
  • Validate application workflows and business processes.
  • Create test scenarios, test cases, and automation strategies based on business requirements.
  • Identify, document, and track defects with proper reporting.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders in an Agile environment.
  • Execute automated test suites and analyse results to improve application quality.
  • Contribute to automation framework improvements and QA process enhancements.


Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in QA Automation.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Strong programming experience in Java and understanding of OOP concepts.
  • Hands-on experience in E2E framework development and automation architecture.
  • Strong experience in API testing (manual and automation).
  • Hands-on experience with Postman for API validation and testing.
  • Strong understanding of automation framework design patterns and best practices.
  • Good knowledge of SQL queries and database validation.
  • Understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and the defect lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript will be an added advantage.

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