Automation Test Engineer (P&O Tech) at Investec

Description

• The Automation Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions for Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) applications as well as existing on premises solutions. The role ensures that all HCM modules, integrations, and enhancements are thoroughly validated for quality, accuracy, and performance through a robust automation framework. In addition, the Automation Test Engineer will collaborate closely with the Oracle implementation partner and the vendor to support the modernization of the Oracle HCM platform. This includes aligning automation strategies with modernization milestones, coordinating test deliverables, ensuring testing consistency across multiple environments, and maintaining quality assurance alignment throughout all transformation phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Oracle Fusion HCM using tools such as Selenium and or other Oracle Application Testing tools.
• Implement and maintain automation frameworks to support regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with development and functional teams to identify test automation opportunities.
• Conduct detailed testing for Oracle HCM modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Absence Management, Compensation, and Talent Management.
• Create and manage reusable automation scripts for regression cycles following each quarterly Oracle release.
• Execute automation test suites and report on outcomes, logging and tracking defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies to align automation activities with development milestones.
• Define automation standards and best practices.
• Maintain traceability between business requirements, test scripts, and test results.
• Ensure testing complies with organizational quality management frameworks and Oracle Fusion release policies.
• Partner with the Oracle implementation partner to define and implement automation testing strategies aligned with platform modernization goals.
• Work with Oracle and the implementation vendor to validate new functionalities, integrations, and configurations introduced as part of modernization initiatives.
• Participate in design and testing workshops with partners to ensure end-to-end automation coverage across impacted HCM modules.
• Ensure seamless coordination between internal testing teams, implementation partners, and Oracle vendor teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Provide input into release planning, quality sign-offs, and test evidence for modernization milestones.
• Support testing efforts during migration from legacy systems or older Oracle environments to the upgraded platform.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, OATS, REST Assured).
• Strong understanding of Oracle Fusion HCM architecture and REST/SOAP web services.
• Experience with SQL for backend validation and data-driven testing.
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing and Oracle quarterly patch validation.
• Familiarity with API automation testing for HCM integrations (e.g., HR, Payroll, ERP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and within agile teams under tight timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in QA automation testing with at least 2+ years on Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud.
• Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks and tools.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and regression cycles.
• ISTQB or Oracle HCM Cloud certification (preferred).