Quality Assurance Engineer

Pretoria FULL TIME R33,333 - R50,000 / Month
(R400,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to join our fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for executing thorough testing processes to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Your ability to work closely with developers, product managers, and UI/UX designers will enable you to maintain high-quality software delivery continuously. Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead testing efforts for multiple projects and coordinate testing schedules.
  • Define quality metrics to monitor project health and quality performance.
  • Analyze test results and recommend improvements to development processes.
  • Generate reports highlighting testing progress, defects, and overall software quality.
  • Facilitate meetings addressing quality-related topics with development teams.
  • Utilize metrics to communicate the status of quality initiatives to management.
  • Contribute to team efforts on continuous integration and delivery practices.
  • Work towards maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.
  • Foster a quality mindset across all teams involved in software delivery.
  • Identify training gaps and propose training for team members as necessary.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
  • Master's degree or equivalent is a plus
Experience
  • 5+ years of proven experience in software testing methodologies
Technical Skills
  • Performance Testing Tools (LoadRunner)
  • Mobile Testing
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
Certifications
  • Certified Agile Tester (CAT)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with Docker for QA environments: Knowledge of containerization tools for efficient testing setups.
  • Experience in performance test scripting: Ability to script performance tests and conduct stress testing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision cover
  • Childcare assistance for working parents
  • Training and development opportunities for career advancement
  • Employee wellness initiatives and work-life balance programs

Company Culture

  • Growth Mindset: Continuous learning and improvement are at the heart of our culture.
  • Respect and Trust: We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and trust among all employees.
  • Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Status: Closed