Automation Tester - Pega test automation
TestYantra Software Solutions
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote contract position at TestYantra Software Solutions is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experiencedAutomation TesterwithISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certificationto lead quality assurance and automation activities within a large-scale Pega transformation programme. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in test strategy, automation frameworks, regression testing, and quality governance, ensuring robust testing coverage across critical business journeys and release cycles.Required Skills & Experience12+ years of software testing and quality engineering experience.7+ years of experience in Pega test automation. – 2Strong expertise in:Test Automation Strategy & FrameworksRisk-Based Test DesignAutomated Regression TestingRequirements Traceability & Test EvidenceDefect Management & Quality MetricsCI/CD Test IntegrationPerformance & Non-Functional TestingExperience leading testing activities on enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments.Technical ExpertisePega Platform TestingTest Automation Framework DesignAutomated Regression Suite DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationDefect Management & Root Cause AnalysisRelease Readiness & Quality AssuranceTest Coverage Analysis & ReportingPerformance & Non-Functional TestingAgile Testing PracticesCertificationsISTQB Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer -ISTQB Advanced Level – Test ManagerPega Certified System Architect (CSA)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experiencedAutomation TesterwithISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certificationto lead quality assurance and automation activities within a large-scale Pega transformation programme. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in test strategy, automation frameworks, regression testing, and quality governance, ensuring robust testing coverage across critical business journeys and release cycles.
Required Skills & Experience
* 12+ years of software testing and quality engineering experience.
* 7+ years of experience in Pega test automation. – 2
* Strong expertise in:
* Test Automation Strategy & Frameworks
* Risk-Based Test Design
* Automated Regression Testing
* Requirements Traceability & Test Evidence
* Defect Management & Quality Metrics
* CI/CD Test Integration
* Performance & Non-Functional Testing
* Experience leading testing activities on enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
* Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery environments.
Technical Expertise
* Pega Platform Testing
* Test Automation Framework Design
* Automated Regression Suite Development
* CI/CD Pipeline Integration
* Defect Management & Root Cause Analysis
* Release Readiness & Quality Assurance
* Test Coverage Analysis & Reporting
* Performance & Non-Functional Testing
* Agile Testing Practices
Certifications
* ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Automation Engineer -
* ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Manager
* Pega Certified System Architect (CSA)
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About TestYantra Software Solutions
TestYantra Software Solutions is a company in the Automation Tester industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.