Multichoice South Africa Careers - Test Automation Specialist Job Vacancy in Gauteng

Job Title Test Automation Specialist
Company MultiChoice
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Job Type Permanent
Equity Status African, Coloured and Indian candidates
Number of Positions 1
Special Requirements

Context Internal and external factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:

• Work on predominantly high impact and complex system tasks.
• Involved with diverse technologies
• Deadline driven environment
• Project and deadline driven processes
• Integration between various external parties
Customers

Internal and external individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and information must be provided

• BTD CEQA customers
• BTD CEQA Management
• Project managers
• Systems Integration Technical Lead
• Development Lead
• STB Manufacturers
• Middleware Software suppliers

Outputs •Identify and Implement appropriate software test automation processes and procedures.
•Design, develop and execute reusable and maintainable automated test scripts for the StormTest system.
•Set up test automation environments.
•Maintain and trouble shoot test automation scripts.
•Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all test objects developed and test environments used.
•Attend regular status meetings as required with the testing and project teams.
Competencies Functional

•Minimum 3 years’ experience in a consumer electronic automated software testing or software development environment.
•Strong knowledge of the Python programming language and Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
•Software debugging/troubleshooting.
•Experience with test and defect tracking tools.
•Experience with software version control tools.
•Experience with automated testing methodologies.
•Practical understanding of digital TV broadcast and receiver technologies would be advantageous.


Behavioral

•Attention to detail
•Good problem analysis and solving skills
•Analytical thinking
•Anticipates & predicts problems & risks
•Deadline driven
•Creative and forward thinking
•Professional maturity & integrity
•Positive Attitude
•Self Motivation
•Self Development
•Ability to work individually and in a team

Equity Statement

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.



Deadline: 24/04/2012

Apply to:

http://careers.multichoice.co.za/candidateapp/browse.aspx