Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003374/CB

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Make a meaningful impact and join a leading South African health-tech company as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. The position focuses on API testing, test automation (Java/Python/JavaScript), and cloud platforms (Azure/GCP), ensuring high-quality healthcare solutions.

POSITION INFO:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

You will ensure the quality and reliability of a health-tech platform by leading API and automation testing, using AI tools, executing test plans, and mentoring the team. The role also supports continuity by occasionally standing in for the QA Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead API test strategy design and automation framework development
Use AI tools to improve QA processes
Mentor junior QA team members
Create and execute test plans (manual and automated)
Track and manage defects through their lifecycle
Support performance testing and analyze results
Test systems across environments including cloud (Azure/GCP)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile setup
Report on test progress and quality risks
Improve QA tools, standards, and methodologies
Review test results and provide deployment approvals
Coordinate third-party testing and contribute to team support and troubleshooting
Communicate technical context to stakeholders and adopt modern QA practices

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficient in API testing using Postman or SOAPUI, with knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML
Skilled in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured
Strong coding ability in Java, Python, or JavaScript
Familiar with testing in cloud environments (Azure/GCP)
Solid grasp of QA principles, testing types, and STLC
Proficient in SQL for data validation
Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments
Skilled with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
Basic understanding of performance testing and CI/CD pipelines.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience: Minimum 5-8+ years of proven experience in software Quality Assurance roles.
Specialized Experience: Demonstrable, significant hands-on experience focused on API testing and test automation.
Cloud Experience: Verifiable experience testing applications deployed on cloud platforms (Azure and/or GCP).
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
Certifications: ISTQB certifications (Foundation or Advanced levels) are advantageous.
Industry Experience: Experience within the health-tech or healthcare sector is a plus.
Mentoring Experience: Prior experience or demonstrable aptitude for mentoring technical team members.

Hybrid Model: 2 days office/3 days remote.

(Full job specification available at shortlisting stage).

The remuneration for the role is around R32k CTC p/m. Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.

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