Senior Quality Engineer – Automation (API, Performance & Functional Testing)

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Pet
The Role
Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks for web, API, cloud, and microservices applications. Execute functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing. Analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and provide optimization recommendations. Lead testing teams through the Software Testing Life Cycle, mentor testers, and promote quality engineering practices within Agile, Scrum, and DevOps environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer – Automation with strong expertise in Performance Testing, API Testing, Functional Testing, and Test Automation. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and performance testing solutions across cloud-native applications while ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with JavaScript, Kotlin, Selenium, JMeter, API testing frameworks, and cloud-based applications. The role requires leadership capabilities, including managing Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) processes, mentoring test teams, and driving quality engineering best practices throughout the SDLC.



Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Quality Engineering

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web, API, and cloud-based applications.
  • Develop and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test Design and execute API testing strategies for RESTful and microservices-based applications.
  • Develop automated API test scripts using industry-standard API testing frameworks.
  • Validate API functionality, security, integration, and performance requirements.
  • Design and execute performance, load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests.
  • Utilize JMeter and other performance testing tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize application performance.
  • Analyze performance metrics and provide recommendations for system improvements.
  • Produce detailed performance test reports and recommendations.
  • Lead and manage testing teams throughout the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications / Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Certifications (Beneficial)
  • ISTQB certifications
  • Certified Test Automation Engineer certifications
  • AWS Certifications
  • Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Technical Skills

    • Strong experience in Test Automation Engineering.
    • Proficiency in JavaScript and Kotlin.
    • Extensive experience with Selenium Automation Frameworks.
    • Strong hands-on experience with JMeter for performance testing.
    • Experience using multiple API testing frameworks and tools.
    • Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices testing.
    • Experience testing cloud-based applications and environments.
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps testing practices.
    • Strong understanding of software quality engineering principles.

    Methodologies

    • Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
    • Experience leading STLC teams and testing processes.
    • Experience working within Agile SDLC environments.
    • Familiarity with Scrum and DevOps methodologies.


    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
    • Strong experience in test automation engineering
    • Proficiency in JavaScript and Kotlin
    • Extensive experience with Selenium automation frameworks
    • Strong hands-on experience with JMeter for performance testing
    • Experience using multiple API testing frameworks and tools
    • Experience testing RESTful APIs and microservices
    • Experience testing cloud-based applications and environments
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps testing practices
    • Strong understanding of software quality engineering principles
    • Strong understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle
    • Experience leading STLC teams and testing processes
    • Experience working within Agile SDLC environments
    • Familiarity with Scrum and DevOps methodologies
    • ISTQB certification
    • Certified Test Automation Engineer certification
    • AWS certification
    • Kubernetes Application Developer certification
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    The Company
    3,386 Employees
    Year Founded: 1996

    What We Do

    BluePearl is a U.S. network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals providing advanced medical care for pets, including innovative procedures, diagnostics, surgery, and other specialized services in communities across the United States. Its mission is to deliver exceptional care while advancing veterinary medicine and honoring the human-animal bond. Founded in 1996, BluePearl operates more than 100 hospitals and is part of Mars Veterinary Health.

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