QA Engineer

SUMMARY:
Are you a skilled QA Engineer looking to make an impact in a dynamic software development environment? Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional development and solution design teams, to plan, execute, and refine QA processes across the full product life cycle. You will be responsible for designing and implementing test strategies, developing automated test suites, and ensuring that our products meet and exceed quality expectations.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • ISTQB Foundation certification or relevant QA qualification (preferred).
• Industry Experience (4–6 years):
  • Proven work experience as a QA Engineer or Software Tester in a software development environment.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with short release cycles.

• Test Planning and Strategy:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Collaborate with product owners and Business Analysts to understand functional requirements.
• Test Execution:
  • Perform manual and automated testing for applications.
  • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Defect Management:
  • Track, report, and prioritise software defects using established tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Work with Developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Automation & Tools:
  • Create and maintain automated test frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent).
  • Ensure continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines incorporate automated tests.
• Quality Improvement:
  • Implement best practices in QA methodology and process.
  • Drive continuous improvements to testing processes and documentation.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide clear, concise, and timely updates on test progress and results.

• Manual Testing: Solid experience in creating test plans, test cases, and executing test scenarios.
• Automation: Proficiency with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Exposure to Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS DevOps pipelines.
• API Testing: Familiarity with RESTful APIs and tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Performance Testing: Understanding of JMeter or similar performance testing tools (beneficial).
• Database Knowledge: Good grasp of SQL for data validation and back-end testing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa.