Software Test Engineer - Embedded/Firmware

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

2277134900

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Location:

Modderfontein, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Test Engineer to join a specialized Software Development Verification & Test team. You will be responsible for testing and debugging manufactured equipment using systematic manual and automated testing methodologies. You will work closely with development teams to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle - from informal firmware testing to formal release validation.

Qualifications & Experience

BEng / BTech (Electronics) or equivalent engineering qualification
5–10 years of professional experience in software development or testing
Strong background in embedded systems or firmware testing
Solid understanding of QA principles, testing methodologies, and development processes
ISTQB Foundation/ Advanced certification (advantageous)
Experience in team leadership or project coordination (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with development teams to understand product architecture and testing objectives
Participate in software review sessions to assess new features and code changes
Analyze software functionality to inform test strategy and planning
Conduct informal firmware testing alongside developers to identify defects early
Design and execute comprehensive test cases (manual and automated)
Validate software features against technical specifications
Document and report test results clearly and systematically
Define testing scope per release and manage full testing cycles
Maintain test documentation: plans, procedures, acceptance reports
Drive continuous improvement in testing practices and automation
Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing

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