Jabulile Masilela

Results-driven Test Automation Engineer with 4+ years of experience delivering scalable, high-quality automation solutions within enterprise, agile environments. Specialising in end-to-end quality engineering across the SDLC, I bring strong expertise in UI and integration testing, along with seamless CI/CD pipeline integration using Jenkins and Git. I have a proven track record in designing and optimising automation frameworks, implementing BDD and data-driven testing approaches, and conducting impact analysis to maintain regression stability across complex systems.

I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support large-scale digital transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on automation scalability, continuous improvement, and client-centric delivery. I am passionate about modern automation practices and building resilient, future-ready testing solutions.

Software Automation Engineer at Software Testing Solutions (STS) (2021-07 – Present)

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Appium, and Cucumber (BDD)
• Implement Page Object Model (POM) to improve maintainability
• Build data-driven and behaviour-driven frameworks
• Perform UI, integration, regression, and exploratory testing
• Conduct impact analysis for system changes
• Maintain automated regression suites
• Support performance testing using JMeter
• Integrate automation into Jenkins pipelines
• Manage trigger-based executions
• Use Git/GitHub for version control
• Lead automation across iOS, Android, and Huawei platforms
• Configure mobile testing environments
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders
• Maintain QA documentation
• Mentor engineers on automation best practices
• Contribute to test strategy and governance
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency
• Deliver proof-of-concept optimisations

BSc Hons in Computer and Information Technology – Sefako Makgatho University (2019)

BSc in Mathematical Science – Sefako Makgatho University (2016 – 2018)