Test Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007727/Nto

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Step into a leadership role where you’ll drive quality excellence across high-impact software products, lead a skilled QA team, and implement robust automation strategies in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of QA specialists, ensuring alignment with QA standards and best practices
- Drive and implement test automation strategies across the product lifecycle
- Manage product risk, dependencies, and quality controls throughout development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters
- Design, review, and execute test strategies, test cases, and automation frameworks
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, error-free software through rigorous testing processes

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:
- B.Sc Degree in Information Science or relevant field
- ISTQB certification (non-negotiable)

Experience:
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in Quality Assurance
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a management or leadership role
- 4 – 6 years’ experience in test automation
- Experience within HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, or Finance systems is advantageous

Skills:
- Strong programming knowledge (OOP) with Python and/or C#
- Experience with Node.js, Playwright, and Robot Framework
- API testing experience (RestAssured, Postman, SOAPUI)
- Performance testing using JMeter
- Solid understanding of CI processes and Agile methodologies
- Experience with GitHub, Jira, Confluence, and XRAY Test Management
- Strong knowledge of software development principles, SaaS environments, and relational databases
- Ability to document, analyse, and break down complex requirements
- Understanding of cloud environments, networks, and system users
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel

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