Automation Quality Assurance Engineer

Scytale; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup that is revolutionizing cybersecurity compliance. As an Automation QA Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of data engineering processes. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a collaborative culture where your contributions will shape the future of security and compliance. With opportunities for learning and growth, you'll be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about quality assurance and looking to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Stock Options

Study Fund

Monthly Lunch Stipends

Relaxation Room

Team Events

Flexible Work Hours

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Automation QA with strong QA methodologies.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with PyTest and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of QA processes ensuring quality across data pipelines.
• Design and execute automated test cases for data pipelines.

Skills

Automation QA

Python

API Testing

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

PyTest

Postman

AWS

Docker

GitHub Actions

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Notion

Job description

Scytale is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide.

Our innovative Compliance-as-a-Service platform simplifies frameworks like SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises.

Recognized as a leader in Governance, Risk & Compliance on G2, our customers rave about our platform and service. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, we offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and benefits that prioritize your professional and personal well-being.

Role Overview

We're looking for an Automation QA Engineer to join our international Data team in our Johannesburg office.

This individual will be responsible for owning the quality assurance process of our data engineering and platform.

This role is critical in ensuring stable, high-quality data pipelines by combining manual and automated QA strategies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

What You'll Do

1. Take full ownership of QA processes within the Data team, ensuring the highest quality across all data engineering pipelines.
2. Design, maintain, and execute automatic test cases for our data pipelines and platform.
3. Develop and maintain automated test suites using PyTest.
4. Develop and run load tests.
5. Track and report on test results, bugs, and QA metrics.
6. Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers for rapid issue resolution.
7. Advocate for best QA practices, tools, and workflows to continuously improve product quality and team efficiency.

Languages & Frameworks

Python, PyTest

Testing & QA Tools

PyTest, Postman

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS), Docker, GitHub Actions

Other Tools

Jira, Confluence, Slack, Notion

What You Bring

1. 4+ years of experience in Automation QA
2. 2+ years of hands-on experience with PyTest
3. 2+ years of experience with API testing
4. 2+ years of experience working with databases (Relational / NoSQL)
5. Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices
6. Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills
7. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Bonus Points for: Experience working with AWS / GCP services, experience with test management tools (e.g., XRay, TestRail, Zephyr), academic background in Computer Science or related fields.

Why Join Scytale?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting-edge product shaping the future of security and compliance.
• Learning & Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with inspiring colleagues in a supportive environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Stock options, study fund, monthly lunch stipends, and more.
• Relaxation & Fun: Take breaks in our relaxation room or join team events, happy hours, and celebrations.
• Family First: Personal and family priorities always come first.

Ready to innovate and grow with us? Join Scytale and help transform cybersecurity compliance for companies worldwide!