Test Development Engineer

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000441/JG

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established industrial company in Modderfontein is looking for a Test Development Engineer to join its engineering software team. You’ll do both manual and automated testing to make sure the engineering software works properly, is reliable and is of good quality before release. You’ll write automated tests in Playwright and put strong C, Golang and Python skills to work every day.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities Develop and run manual test cases based on software requirements Do functional, regression, integration and exploratory testing Identify, document and verify software defects Design, develop and maintain automated tests using Playwright Convert suitable manual tests into automated regression tests Analyse test failures and help find root causes Develop test utilities and scripts in C and other relevant languages Review requirements and contribute to test planning and coverage Work closely with the Software Development, Engineering and Quality teams Keep test documentation up to date and give feedback on software quality Find ways to make testing more efficient through automation Minimum requirements Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical\/Electronic Engineering or a related field 1-3 years' experience in software testing, test development or automation Practical experience with manual software testing Some knowledge of Playwright or a similar automation framework Strong C programming skills Some knowledge of Golang (Python is advantageous) Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting Knowledge of Git\/version control Understanding of the software development and testing lifecycles Personal attributes Strong analytical and logical thinking Attention to detail and a commitment to quality Good verbal and written communication Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Self-motivated and keen to learn and grow Able to manage tasks and meet deadlines High regard for safety, compliance and professional ethics If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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