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InspiredXpert : Mid to Senior SDET consultant (Software Developer in Test)

InspiredXpert : Mid to Senior SDET consultant (Software Developer in Test)

Inspired TestingWorkFromHome, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
12 hours ago
Job description

Role : Mid to Senior SDET, IT consultant

Type : Independent Contract or FTC (Fixed Term Contractor)

Start : ASAP

Location : Remote, anywhere in South Africa

Summary

We’re looking for a hands‑on SDET to help our client ship reliable software at pace. You’ll build and maintain automated tests across mobile, APIs, and services, contribute to CI / CD quality gates, and champion pragmatic, clean testing practices in an Agile environment.

What you’ll do

  • Design, build, and maintain automated tests for mobile apps, back‑end APIs, and services.
  • Confidently using tech such as Azure DevOps, Git, Appium, RestAssured, WireMock, k6 / JMeter / Gatling, Docker, Java, SQL, Bash / PowerShell.
  • Drive coverage across unit, integration, and end‑to‑end layers, aligned to the test pyramid.
  • Keep suites fast and reliable in CI / CD, and surface results clearly to the team.
  • Contribute to code reviews, automation libraries, and test tooling.
  • Create and run performance and non‑functional tests, troubleshoot issues, and improve pipelines.
  • Collaborate with engineers and product to clarify requirements and raise quality early.

What you’ll bring

  • 3+ years (Mid), and 5 / 6 years plus (Senior) in a coding / scripting role (Java or similar).
  • Solid CS fundamentals and OO design.
  • Proven test automation for mobile and back‑end services.
  • CI / CD experience, ideally with Azure DevOps (test management and pipelines).
  • Strong Git, scripting (Bash or PowerShell), and advanced SQL.
  • Experience in Agile / Scrum teams and clear communication under pressure.
  • ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent practical experience).

    • Bonus skills

  • Appium, RestAssured, WireMock.
  • Load / perf tools such as k6, JMeter, or Gatling.
  • BDD / TDD, containers (Docker), and mentoring juniors.

    • InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high‑quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data‑driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.

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