Job Description

• PBT Group is seeking an experienced Automation Tester to join a dynamic team working on high-impact systems within the financial services domain. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining automated test scripts, conducting regression testing, and ensuring the stability of core systems. This is a contract-to-perm position based in Stellenbosch, offering a collaborative and tech-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional and regression testing.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to identify software issues and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and drive quality delivery.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and defect tracking.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of the testing process.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience as an Automation Tester or Quality Assurance Engineer.
• Proven experience in regression testing and test automation frameworks.
• Proficient in tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Strong scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, or Python (or similar language).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools such as Jira.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• ISTQB Certification (advantageous).
• Experience testing RESTful APIs (using Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
• Exposure to BDD frameworks like Cucumber is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective communicator who collaborates well in cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven, accountable, and proactive in delivering results.