Test Automation Engineer [Contract] - Cape Town at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited

Role Purpose    

• Maintain and improve existing test automation regression suite, optimize the existing test automation frameworks and drive the move towards a single framework. Assist the test manager with the implementation of non-functional testing. Mentor juniors in the team.

Requirements    

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology (i.e. Computer Science; Informatics; etc.) or relevant diploma
• ISTQB Certification 
• 3+ years of experience in Selenium including DB and API automation testing
• Java or other OOP languages
• Experience in writing MS SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB shell queries will be advantageous
• Test Management tools
• Understanding of Solutions Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS:

• Ensure that the correct testing standards, disciplines and processes are followed
• Take accountability for the correct functioning of the key activities within this area as per agreed standards
• Take responsibility for all phases of testing activities within Retail IT
• Assist the test manager with the implementation of performance testing
• Assist the test manager with the implementation of security testing
• Contribute to the organisational goals by ensuring that quality business systems are implemented through test automation
• Help establish and maintain an end-to-end test regression pack across development teams
• Facilitating test automation across the Retail IT systems development life cycle
• Manage effectiveness of testing processes
• Help sustain and improve the existing testing framework

CLIENT SERVICES:

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

PEOPLE:

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development
• Help in mentoring testers
• Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team

FINANCE:

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
• Project management/progress tracking of test automation projects

Competencies    

• Business Acumen: Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drives business success; and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group.
• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment: Anticipates, meets and exceeds client’s needs by creating long lasting relationships that support the client value proposition, supports their financial wellness and ensures client centricity.
• Drive for Results: Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.
• Leads Change and Innovation: Actively leads change, does what is right for the business and drives continuous improvement through innovation.
• Motivating and Inspiring Team: Creates and maintains an open, positive working environment by generating commitment, building trust, a shared sense of purpose, empowerment in others and encouraging them to contribute to the best of their ability.
• Collaboration: Prioritises the business interests of MMI and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions. 
• Impact and Influence: Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within MMI and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of MMI.
• Self-Awareness and Insight: Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity, uncertainty and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness: Is sensitive to individual and cultural differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.
• Growing Talent: Takes responsibility for own development; and actively mentors, coaches and develops talent in others. Builds leadership bench strength for MMI by providing opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge.