Lead Test Automation – Devops (Hybrid, 32-36H)
Summary
Lead test automation / systems test engineer at Wabtec–DotNetix in South Africa, working in an Agile Scrum team on system-level and integration testing for mining and industrial collision-prevention products that combine cloud, firmware, hardware and software. Day to day you build and extend Python-based automation frameworks and reusable test libraries using tools like Squish.
Company Description
Wabtec Company - DotNetix (Pty) Ltd is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of mining and industrial collision prevention systems, custom solutions development services and safety products. Our technology is based on the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Stereoscopic Vision (3D) technology. DotNetix prides itself on developing the first long-range 3D camera system that can detect pedestrians, vehicles and mining machines at long distances. With our technical expertise, as well as our in-depth knowledge of industrial markets and their technical requirements, DotNetix is well-positioned to become a global leader in mining and industrial safety applications. This is a result of our cutting‑edge AI and machine vision technologies.
Job Description
Role Summary/Purpose
The Systems Test Engineer plays a pivotal role in communicating business goals, programs, and processes within a specific area or business segment. In this role, you will leverage your testing experience and development expertise to solve complex problems and develop and execute system‑level test objectives for your team. This position has a strong emphasis on systems integration testing and test automation, requiring hands‑on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks. You will be responsible for testing systems that integrate cloud, firmware, hardware, and software components, while also contributing to the development of scalable and maintainable automation solutions. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of complex systems.
Typical Day
• Work collaboratively within the Agile Scrum team.
• Bring best practice test engineering and automation‑first thinking to the team's work.
• Analyse system testing needs, and plan, design, create, execute and maintain system‑level and automated test solutions.
• Develop, extend, and maintain automation frameworks and supporting libraries.
• Contribute strong software development capability (Python preferred) to test systems and tooling.
• Help the team identify priority issues, assist in root cause analysis, and drive delivery of solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated tests in our automation testing framework.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement of testing practices and automation maturity.
• Liaise with other engineering team members including digital design, RF engineering, software and network management products.
• Perform other system testing and integration activities as required.
Requirements
Essential
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer/ Electronic Engineering. Non‑graduates will be considered where a proven track record as an effective test engineer can be provided.
• Proven experience with system testing and automation development, including hands‑on coding.
• Experience with software development and hands on coding in a variety of high‑level programming languages and embedded platform and processors.
• Strong experience as a systems or integration tester.
• Experience developing automation using Python.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools such as Squish or similar.
• Experience building or contributing to automation frameworks and reusable test libraries.
• An understanding of RF, digital electronics and electronics engineering.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and experience with the associated test equipment.
• Knowledge of good software development and testing practices.
• Strong skills in diagnosing problems, troubleshooting and reporting relevant data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of IP networking, including HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, firewalls and routers.
• Experience in Agile Scrum with proven ability to contribute to teamwork. Linux and Android experience.
Desirable
• At least 5+ years' experience with software development, test and validation.
• Source control and issue tracking tools such as Git and Jira.
• Understanding of digital electronics and wireless technologies.
• ISTQB and/or Agile Testing (ICP‑TST) certification.
• Experience with communication protocols such as RS232/485, CAN Bus and TCP/IP, and wireless technologies including Bluetooth and WiFi.
• Experience with GPS and GPS tracking in surveying or telematic applications, including telemetry.
• Knowledge of mining methods and/or vehicle types.
• Experience in using protocol analysers, Ethernet analysers, Bit Error Rate testers and other telecommunications and networking test equipment.
Work Conditions
• Some travel may be required from time to time (5% or less).
Additional Information
Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations. We do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.