IT QA Engineer (Automation & End-to-End Testing)

Exclusively Remote; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusively Remote is seeking a technically strong IT QA Engineer for an independent contractor role. You will develop and run automated end-to-end tests, perform functional and regression testing, and track defects to maintain high software quality.

The ideal candidate works remotely from South Africa, collaborates with developers to troubleshoot issues, and continuously improves QA processes and testing frameworks. Strong analytical skills and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT Quality Assurance and software testing.
• Strong experience with automated testing, particularly end-to-end testing.
• Technical understanding of software development and testing frameworks.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated end-to-end test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and technical issues.
• Test new features and ensure systems perform as expected.
• Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Improve existing QA processes and automated testing frameworks.

Skills

Automated testing

End-to-end testing

QA testing

Troubleshooting

Tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, working US hours (3 PM–11 PM or 4 PM–12 AM SAST).

Location: Remote within South Africa.

Independent Contractor

We are looking for a technically strong, reliable, and detail-oriented IT QA Engineer with experience in software quality assurance, particularly automated testing and end-to-end (E2E) testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring software functionality, identifying bugs, and maintaining high-quality standards through effective testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated end-to-end test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and technical issues.
• Test new features and ensure systems perform as expected.
• Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Improve existing QA processes and automated testing frameworks.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in IT Quality Assurance and software testing.
• Strong experience with automated testing, particularly end-to-end testing.
• Technical understanding of software development and testing frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Payroll software or payroll systems experience would be a significant advantage.