Senior / Lead Automation Tester

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

3218280631

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior \/ Lead Automation Tester to join our Johannesburg-based consulting team on an initial 6?month contract. This role requires an experienced professional who is both technically hands-on and capable of leading, coordinating, and mentoring a team of junior testers. The successful person will take full ownership of their deliverables as well as the team’s output, ensuring a high standard of quality across all testing initiatives. While the role is heavily automation-focused, the candidate must also be willing and able to perform manual and functional testing when required. What you'll do: Lead and mentor a team of junior and intermediate automation testers. Coordinate testing activities and ensure alignment with project timelines and quality standards. Design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks. Drive high-quality test automation practices across the team. Work hands?on with automation tools and frameworks (primarily Java and Selenium). Perform manual and functional testing as needed to support project deliverables. Own the end-to-end automation strategy, including planning, execution, and reporting. Liaise with stakeholders, including developers, BAs, and project managers. Conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) where required. Ensure effective API testing strategy and maintain automation for APIs. Support mobile automation initiatives and frameworks. Contribute to the potential future adoption of AI-driven testing strategies. Your Expertise: 7+ years experience Strong automation experience using Selenium. Advanced Java programming skills. API automation experience (essential). Experience leading or mentoring technical teams. Ability to take ownership and operate autonomously. Willingness and capability to perform manual and functional testing when needed. Experience with SmartBear tools (e.g., SoapUI, ReadyAPI). POC development experience. Mobile automation experience (e.g., Appium). Exposure to or interest in AI-driven testing. Insurance industry experience (advantageous). Soft Skills Strong leadership and communication abilities. Problem-solving mindset with proactive ownership. Ability to collaborate effectively within technical teams and business stakeholders. High attention to detail and quality-driven approach.

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