ENVIRONMENT: A globally recognized brand with a strong strategic vision, committed to enhancing lives through cutting-edge technology, is seeking a skilled Senior QA – Automation – to join its team. In this role, you will be dedicated to a specific team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software to customers by maintaining rigorous testing standards and driving excellence throughout the development process. Applicants will require a suitable IT tertiary qualification with Certifications such as ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification- ISEB/ISTQB Advance Test Analyst and 5-8 years work experience in Testing and at least 3 years Automation. You must also be proficient with Azure, Pivotal, DevOps, CI/CD, Java, etc.   DUTIES: Develop comprehensive test cases, both manual and automated, in alignment with industry standards. Offer insightful feedback on quality assurance practices, advocating for improvements as necessary. Conduct in-depth problem-solving and root cause analysis when defects arise, ensuring swift and effective resolutions. Track defects meticulously, following through to guarantee thorough completion and quality outcomes. Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA organization, driving quality excellence. Research and assess emerging testing technologies and tools, integrating innovative solutions into QA processes. Apply quality testing principles consistently throughout the Agile product lifecycle, enhancing product reliability. Architect, build, and maintain robust testing frameworks to support efficient and scalable testing practices. Deliver engaging demos, showcasing testing strategies and outcomes to stakeholders. Develop comprehensive test cases (manual and automated) and perform result analysis to ensure quality standards are met. Actively participate in Scrum sessions. Collaborate with Software/Systems personnel in Application Testing, such as System, Unit, Regression, Load, and Acceptance Testing methods.   REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements: Relevant IT Tertiary Qualification. ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Qualification- ISEB/ISTQB Advance Test Analyst. ISEB/ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer. Experience in Project Management and QA methodology. 5-8 Years Testing experience. 3-5 Years Automation experience.   Technical Skills: Comfortable using at least one Development language (i.e. Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.). Strong familiarity with multiple test automation frameworks, processes, and technologies. Must have strong automation experience with Rest Assured for REST API Testing. Experience in Microsoft Azure, Pivotal, DevOps, and CI/CD tools and processes. Experience with developing scalable test automation solutions.   ATTRIBUTES: Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently with no supervision. Coach and mentor others. Ability to provide guidance on complex projects. Provides accurate estimates with work. Ability to work on multiple initiatives. Ability to prioritize workload in an efficient manner.  Manage stakeholders effectively.