Intermediate Qa Analyst

WatersEdge Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital product development company is hiring an Intermediate QA Analyst for a remote role. You will analyze product risks, develop acceptance criteria, and perform testing across platforms. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of QA experience and an ISTQB certification. This role promotes continuous learning and teamwork, offering personal development time and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Personal development budget

Work-life balance

Remote-first model

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software QA.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and agile testing practices.
• Ability to work autonomously and estimate effort accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory testing and structured manual test runs.
• Log defects clearly with steps to reproduce and supporting test evidence.
• Plan and manage test cycles across projects and sprints.

Skills

Software QA experience

API testing

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level Certification

Tools

Postman

SQL

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

WatersEdge Solutions is hiring an analytical and detail-oriented Intermediate QA Analyst to join a multidisciplinary software team delivering high-impact digital products. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about software quality, agile collaboration, and continuous learning, who thrives in remote environments with strong team support.

Location: Remote (South Africa-Based, with Quarterly In-Person Team Events in Stellenbosch)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: SaaS | Digital Product Development | Quality Assurance

Role

As a QA Analyst, you’ll work across a variety of web, Android, and iOS platforms, applying both exploratory and structured testing methods to ensure top-tier quality. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, designers, product owners, and clients, taking ownership of risk analysis, test planning, execution, and reporting. Your voice will shape product success by ensuring bug-free, user-centric releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse product risks and prioritise areas for test coverage
• Develop and refine acceptance criteria with developers, clients, and product managers
• Perform exploratory testing and structured manual test runs
• Log defects clearly with steps to reproduce and supporting test evidence
• Plan and manage test cycles across projects and sprints
• Support quality throughout the delivery lifecycle—from sprint to release candidate
• Work across multiple platforms (Web, Android, iOS)
• Stay up to date on QA tooling, best practices, and team-wide process improvement
• Balance workload across multiple concurrent projects (max two preferred)
• Defend product quality with clarity and logic when raising concerns or issues

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software QA
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
• Experience with API testing and QA tools (e.g. Postman, SQL, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of QA methodologies and agile testing practices
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams and clients
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and estimate effort accurately
• Willingness to share learnings and failures for team growth
• Positive, curious mindset and a love for continuous learning

Nice to Have

• Experience building your own project or product
• Involvement in open-source contributions
• Interest in horizontal skill development over deep specialisation
• Mentoring aspirations or informal coaching experience
• Startup or agency experience with exposure to fast-paced, high-variation work

What’s On Offer

• Remote-first working model with regular in-person collaboration sessions
• Hands-on exposure to diverse industries, clients, and technologies
• Personal development time and budget
• Work-life balance and a people-first, learning-driven culture
• Collaborative team structure with cross-functional support

Company Culture

WatersEdge Solutions partners with purpose-driven teams that believe in solving meaningful problems through elegant, user-friendly software. You’ll be joining a company that prizes teamwork, learning, and quality—with a strong emphasis on real-world impact and professional growth.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.