Remote Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Home office allowance

Generous leave

Online training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Remote Quality Assurance Engineer to join a distributed team supporting operations across multiple regions. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity of manufacturing processes and products through rigorous testing and analysis from a home office.

You will develop test plans, identify defects, and collaborate with development and production teams to resolve quality issues while contributing to continuous improvement of quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or software testing.
• Strong QA methodologies and tooling knowledge.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for products.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect tracking software.
• Collaborate with development and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and propose preventive solutions.
• Maintain QA documentation and test reports.
• Provide QA input during product design reviews.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test automation

Analytical

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

Selenium

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Remote Quality Assurance Engineer to join their distributed team, supporting operations across South Africa, including in the George area. This position focuses on ensuring the integrity and reliability of our manufacturing processes and products through rigorous testing and analysis. You will play a crucial role in identifying defects, developing test strategies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our quality management systems from the comfort of your home office. This is an ideal opportunity for a QA professional who is proactive, autonomous, and passionate about delivering defect-free products in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new and existing products.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and system issues using defect tracking software.
• Collaborate with development and production teams to understand product specifications and resolve quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for identified defects and propose solutions for prevention.
• Maintain and update quality assurance documentation, including test procedures and reports.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide quality assurance input from a testing perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance or software testing, preferably in a manufacturing context.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet connectivity.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Access to online training and professional development resources.