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Kgotso Mashabela

@kgotsomashabela

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I build reliable automated test coverage for web, mobile, API, desktop, and mainframe applications.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build and lead quality-focused automation work across web, mobile, API, desktop, or mainframe applications, using CI/CD, BDD, and modern test frameworks while mentoring engineers and improving delivery practices.

At BMW Group, I build Playwright and Cucumber-based automated test coverage, apply BDD practices, and support CI/CD delivery through integration and regression testing.

Previously at ABSA, I led a small QA team while planning test scenarios, automating desktop and mainframe applications, reporting to stakeholders, and mentoring engineers.

I've delivered mobile, USSD, web, and API testing across Nedbank, Hello Group, Vodacom, and international assignments in India and Malawi. My work includes defect management, test data definition, functional testing, integration testing, and regression testing.

I also bring hands-on Android and Java development experience from Accenture, Vodacom, and the City of Tshwane, including native Android applications, SQLite databases, server-side Java and PHP, and UI/UX design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Test Automation Engineer

BMW Group

Jun 2022 - Jun 2026 (4 years)

Created feature files using Cucumber framework and implemented CI/CD principles within the SDLC. Executed automated test scripts, performed integration testing, and logged defects using JIRA.

Cucumber CI CD BDD Playwright Jira Integration Testing Regression Testing

Lead QA Engineer

ABSA

May 2019 - May 2022 (3 years)

Wrote and executed automated test scripts, planned and designed test scenarios, and automated desktop and mainframe applications. Managed a small team, consolidated monthly stakeholder reports, and mentored engineers.

Testing Automation Test Planning Test Engineer Desktop Automation Mainframe Automation Team Leadership Mentorship

Technical Test Analyst / Senior Test Analyst

ILab PTY LTD

Aug 2018 - Apr 2019 (8 months)

Created feature files using Cucumber framework and implemented CI/CD. Applied BDD testing methodologies, used Jenkins for continuous integration, and managed a small team.

Cucumber CI CD BDD Jenkins Jira Xray Regression Testing Integration Testing

Software and Mobile Tester / Automation Tester

ABSA

Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 (8 months)

Performed mobile and USSD testing, automated mobile tests using Appium, and executed functional, usability, configuration, and installation testing. Designed test cases for automation and logged defects in tracking tools.

Mobile Testing USSD Testing Appium Functional Testing Usability Testing Configuration Testing Installation testing Test Case Design Defect Tracking

Software and Mobile Tester / Automation Tester

Hello Group

Nov 2016 - Oct 2017 (11 months)

Performed mobile and USSD testing, automated web tests using Selenium WebDriver, and used Appium for mobile automation. Created test cases in TestRail, tracked defects using JIRA, and worked closely with developers and test managers.

Mobile Testing USSD Testing Selenium Webdriver Appium TestRail Jira SQL PhpMyAdmin Sourcetree Bitbucket Integration Testing Regression Testing

Software Tester

Daytona Systems (Malawi) Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 (0 months)

Performed USSD testing, functional testing, and integration testing. Tracked defects using JIRA and communicated with developers and test managers.

USSD Testing Functional Testing Integration Testing Jira Defect Tracking

Automation Tester

Daytona Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2017 - May 2017 (1 month)

Performed USSD testing, web automation, and execution of automated test scripts. Tracked defects using JIRA and communicated with developers and test managers.

USSD Testing Web Automation Testing Automation Defect Tracking Jira Functional Testing Integration Testing

Mobile Software Tester / Software Tester

Barone Budge & Dominick (BBD)

Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Performed mobile testing, integration testing, and functional testing. Logged defects using QC, tracked defects using JIRA, and assisted developers in defect reproduction.

Mobile Testing Integration Testing Functional Testing Quality Control (QC)Jira Regression Testing VMs Configuration Selenium Eclipse JDK

Mobile Developer

Accenture SA

Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Designed and developed mobile applications, including native Android development using Java. Worked on UI/UX design and server-side development using Java, PHP, and WAMP Server.

Android Java UI UX Design PHP WAMP XAMPP Google Glass GDK

Software Developer

Vodacom

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)

Developed and maintained the Chordiant system using Java, monitored batch files, and maintained Perl scripts for batch processing. Performed daily system health checks and resolved database-related issues.

Java Perl Batch Processing System Health Checks Database Troubleshooting

Mobile Developer

City of Tshwane

Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 3 months)

Co-managed deployment and installation of electricity meters across Tshwane. Developed Android scanner applications using Java and SQLite databases.

Android SDK Java SQLite Excel Macros SAP Mobile Application Developer

Mobile Developer (Intern)

Accenture SA

May 2012 - Sep 2012 (4 months)

Designed and developed mobile applications, including native Android development using Java. Worked on UI/UX design and server-side development using Java, PHP, and WAMP Server.

Android Java UI UX Design PHP WAMP XAMPP