Automation QA Engineer

Pearl; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge software company in South Africa seeks an Automation QA Engineer to develop automated testing frameworks and enhance product reliability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in QA automation, proficiency in tools like Cypress and Selenium, and familiarity with AI-driven testing. This fully remote position emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, offering competitive pay and generous perks. Join us to contribute to high-quality digital products for impactful clients worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Fully remote work

Performance bonuses

Health coverage for full-time employees

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing.
• Strong understanding of automation testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Selenium).
• Familiarity with AI tools for product QA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Use AI tools to optimize QA processes.
• Collaborate with developers to improve release quality.
• Analyze testing results and maintain documentation.

Skills

QA automation experience

Automation testing tools

AI tools for QA

Database testing

Problem-solving

Tools

Cypress

Selenium

Postman

MySQL

Job description

Overview

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote – Must have reliable overlap with MST working hours

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-time

Locations:

• LATAM: Mexico City (Mexico), Bogotá (Colombia), São Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina)
• Eastrern Europe: Hungary, Ukraine, Poland

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company

The company is a fast-growing software company focused on delivering high-quality digital products to enterprise and startup clients. They emphasize reliability, scalability, and user experience — making quality assurance a central part of their product development process.

Role Overview

As an Automation QA Engineer, you’ll ensure that every release is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. This role suits someone who thrives on analytical problem-solving, creative thinking, and testing products from a real user’s perspective. You’ll design and run automation frameworks, apply AI tools for testing, and work cross-functionally to maintain product excellence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Automation Development (50%)

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, or Katalon
• Conduct end-to-end testing across web, database, and API layers

AI-Driven Testing & Optimization (20%)

• Use AI tools to optimize QA processes and speed up testing cycles
• Apply user-centric testing approaches to identify real-world edge cases and usability gaps

Collaboration & Quality Improvement (20%)

• Collaborate with developers to debug issues, verify fixes, and improve release quality
• Suggest process improvements and contribute to a culture of product reliability and excellence

Documentation & Reporting (10%)

• Analyze testing results, maintain documentation, and continuously improve automation coverage

Must-Have

• 5+ years of experience in QA automation or software testing
• Strong understanding of automation testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, or Katalon)
• Familiarity with AI tools for product QA and workflow automation
• Proficiency in database testing and API validation
• Excellent logical reasoning, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Ability to think both critically and creatively, seeing from both technical and user perspectives
• Fast learner with adaptability to evolving tools and testing environments

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in performance or load testing
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines and CI/CD integrations
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Understanding of UX testing principles or accessibility standards

Tools Proficiency

• Automation: Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Tosca, Katalon
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, Swagger
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• AI & Automation Enhancements: ChatGPT, Testim, or similar AI-assisted QA tools

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in performance or load testing (e.g., JMeter, Locust)
• Exposure to DevOps pipelines and CI/CD integrations
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Understanding of UX testing principles or accessibility standards

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

• Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
• Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
• Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
• Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
• Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
• Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading Interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.