Upper Intermediate Software Tester (IC)

Job Title: Senior Tester Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality testing solutions with a strong focus on automation, frontend quality, AI-enabled testing practices, and continuous improvement. Frontend Testing & Quality Assurance Design, develop, and execute test strategies for modern web applications Validate functionality, usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility Collaborate with developers and UX teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated early in the development lifecycle Perform exploratory, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing Validate frontend behaviour across desktop and mobile platforms Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution Test Automation & Playwright Development Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Playwright Develop reliable end-to-end automated test suites for web applications Implement automated regression testing within CI/CD pipelines Create reusable automation components, libraries, and testing utilities Establish automation standards, best practices, and coding guidelines Improve test coverage while reducing execution time and maintenance overhead AI-Driven Quality Engineering Leverage AI tools to improve test case generation, maintenance, and execution Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate automation implementation Apply AI-powered techniques for defect analysis, root cause investigation, and test optimisation Evaluate emerging AI testing technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate Drive initiatives that improve productivity and software quality through responsible AI usage Champion modern quality engineering approaches that integrate automation and AI capabilities CI/CD, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines Monitor test execution results and quality metrics Produce meaningful test reports and quality dashboards Support release validation and production readiness activities Participate in sprint planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across delivery teams REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS The successful candidate will have: 5+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience 3+ years of test automation experience using Playwright Strong frontend testing experience across modern web applications Experience testing Angular, React, Vue.js, or similar frontend frameworks Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript Practical experience implementing end-to-end automation frameworks Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines Working knowledge of Git based source control systems Strong understanding of API testing principles and tools Experience with browser developer tools and frontend debugging Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve testing productivity and quality outcomes Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins Experience in consulting or client-facing environments Knowledge of performance testing and non-functional testing principles Experience with accessibility testing standards and WCAG compliance Experience with visual regression testing solutions Understanding of test architecture and quality engineering best practices Exposure to cloud native applications and microservices architectures Relevant testing certifications, such as ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Matric (Grade 12) certificate Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience Minimum 5 years of professional software testing experience Minimum 3 years of Playwright automation experience South African citizenship or valid work permit