Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

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

• 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.

• 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.