Automation Test Engineer

About Nintex:

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.   

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build.  

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people’s curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.  

Working in engineering:  

Working at Nintex as an engineer means building more than just software; it’s about making a tangible impact with every line of code. Our engineers are process experts, developing the industry’s most complete process and automation platform to transform the way people work. If you’re interested, curious and want to learn and do more, the sky is the limit here. We take a solutions-oriented and collaborative approach, constantly innovating our business and products. 

About the role:

Automation Test Engineers focus on automation and work in parallel with their peers on larger test automation projects. You demonstrate a thorough understanding of test automation frameworks and contribute to their support and maintenance. You proactively coach junior members of your group to develop a stronger testing team. You tackle QA issues while adhering to Nintex’s Secure Software Development Lifecycle and other relevant guidelines. 

We are seeking an Automation Test Engineer who focus on automation and work in parallel with their peers on larger test automation projects. This individual should demonstrate a thorough understanding of test automation frameworks and contribute to their support and maintenance. 

You will be joining a team that is contributing to GenAI features on our product roadmap. There is a high learning opportunity to create AI features that scale across the development teams. This team is currently using Node.js on the backend, React on the frontend and Azure for our cloud infrastructure. For our automation, we are looking for people with experience in either Selenium or Playwright and a real interest in AI. The role is hybrid in Johannesburg.

Your contribution will be:  

• You create both end-to-end and integration tests independently. 
• You independently create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure their smooth operation.
• You write moderately complex code to mock-out services for supporting testing activities.
• You independently diagnose the root cause of defects and enable engineers to fix them on time.
• You assist in automating non-functional tests with tools that align with Nintex engineering principles.
• You proactively learn from others' testing and test automation best practices while prioritizing learning to support your delivery team.
• You own testing activities, seek functional clarity from stakeholders where required, and collaborate on acceptance criteria, manual testing, and automation.

To be successful, we think you need: 

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in test automation within software development environments. 
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. 
• Experience in testing web applications, APIs, or AI-based systems is a plus.  
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used for test automation, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C#. 
• Ability to write reusable and modular test scripts as part of the automation process. 
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, PyTest, or other similar tools for running and managing automated tests. 
• Hands-on experience working with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI to automate testing as part of the deployment process. 
• Ability to automate API tests for integration points between systems.  

What’s in it for you? 

Our people work in the way that best suits them and their teams - whether at home, in an office, or another place that sparks creativity, focus, and collaboration. Our work environment is such that our people can successfully deliver their work while adequately supporting their lifestyle and preferences. 

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including 

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community

View more about our benefits here: https://www.nintex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Perks-and-Benefits.pdf.  

Equity Statement: Preference will be given to People Living with Disability who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Company.