Qa Automation Architect (western Cape)

Description

What you'll own

• Lead QA strategy, planning, and execution for successful project delivery.
• Define and implement test automation strategies.
• Oversee test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Drive integration, system, and regression testing.
• Maintain and improve automated test scripts.
• Monitor scope changes and assess QA impact.
• Provide technical guidance to QA Engineers.
• Own quality assurance best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor, train & build a high-performing QA team.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives

Requirements

Experience we're looking for

• IT Tertiary Qualification or ISTQB Advanced Certification (Test Analyst, Technical Test Analyst, or Test Manager).
• 10+ years of experience in testing or related roles.
• Strong understanding of SDLC & QA integration.
• Expertise in test management tools (DevOps, JIRA).
• Hands-on experience with manual & automated testing for API, Mobile, and Web.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks (Playwright, Typescript, Appium).
• Knowledge of CI/CD Pipelines & test automation in CI (Azure DevOps & Docker).
• Ability to design and review test plans.
• Strong understanding of software engineering and testing principles, best practices and methodologies.
• Good understanding of architectural patterns and their application within software development and testing.
• Experience with or understanding of data-driven testing approaches and their application within automated testing.
• Understanding of separation of concerns and its importance in designing maintainable, scalable and testable solutions.
• Performance testing knowledge (K6, JMeter, Load Runner).
• Basic SQL skills & IT knowledge.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies & release processes.
• Agile development experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• Innovative thinker with a problem-solving mindset.

Bonus points if you have

• Software development experience.
• Use of AI Tools (Copilot, Claude, Codex)
• Experience as a Team Lead or Manager.

You'll thrive in the Herd if you have

• Leadership & mentorship skills to guide QA Engineers.
• Strong ownership & accountability in QA deliverables.
• Proactively identify and address quality risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying potential issues and improving quality.
• Ability to work effectively across different teams and adapt testing approaches and solutions to meet each team's specific needs.

Perks that make your life easier

• Catered lunch four days a week for office-based team members.
• An open coffee bar and snacks.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Corporate Social Investment events and opportunities to give back.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Group risk benefits.
• Flash Club, our employee engagement programme where you can earn up to five additional leave days by completing all categories within a cycle.