QA Automation Engineer

Cartrack, a subsidiary of Karooooo Ltd. (listed on NASDAQ as KARO), is a global leader in mobility solutions, specializing in real-time data analytics, fleet management, and vehicle tracking. With over 2.3 million active subscribers across more than 23 countries, Cartracks mission is to drive efficiency and connectivity for vehicle fleets worldwide, making transportation smarter and more sustainable.

As a pioneer in the telematics industry, Cartrack provides a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that delivers critical insights to businesses, enabling them to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance safety. The platform is trusted by small to large enterprises across various industries, including logistics, insurance, and automotive, for its reliability, scalability, and robust performance.

At Cartrack, we are not just offering a job; we are offering the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the way fleets operate globally. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability is reflected in our continuous growth and strong financial performance, as we expand our footprint in key regions like Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Join us at Cartrack and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of connected mobility, ensuring that fleets around the world are more efficient, safe, and connected.

Profile

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer who specializes in automation and has worked on multiple large-scale projects. This individual should have a history of being a strong individual contributor who works independently. The candidate should excel in dynamic and demanding environments, adeptly managing various priorities, and balancing them with efficiency and focus. The ideal candidate will be outspoken, a strong communicator, and decisive, with the ability to articulate their ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Role

This role requires an individual who will be responsible for designing, developing and executing automated tests to validate the functionality, performance and reliability of APIs that form the backend of web and mobile applications. While the role is for an individual contributor, you will have to collaborate with developers, manual QA testers and the product manager in the team to understand and execute what is necessary based on requirements. If you take pride in ensuring that the software you work on is of the highest quality, then this role is for you!

Must have

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
• At least 4 years of experience in building and maintaining automation tests for APIs
• Possess a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques and defect management practices.
• Programming Language: Proficient in at least one scripting language like Python, Javascript, etc
• Tools: Experience with API testing tools like Postman
• CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab.

Nice to have

• Testing frameworks: Familiar on how to write automated tests scripts with tools like Selenium or Appium.
• Database: Basic understanding of SQL and how to interact with database for testing