Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking an Intermediate QA Engineer to join our team in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. You will design, implement, and execute test plans, combining manual and automated testing to deliver robust releases.

The role requires experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, and JUnit/TestNG, plus API testing tools like Postman. You will work in an Agile environment, collaborating across disciplines to improve quality and security

Qualifications

• 3+ years in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated).
• Identify, document, and track software defects using a defect management tool.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Conduct regression, performance, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Analyze test results, identify patterns, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings in an Agile environment.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test plans

Debugging

Automation testing

API testing

CI/CD

Version control

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

JUnit

TestNG

RestAssured

Postman

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

About the job Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Intermediate QA Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, implementing, and executing test plans. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of software testing principles, automation frameworks, and defect tracking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated).
• Identify, document, and track software defects using a defect management tool.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Conduct regression, performance, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Analyze test results, identify patterns, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings in an Agile environment.

Key Requirements:

Experience: 3+ years in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test plans, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, etc.).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins, or similar).
  Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of security testing best practices.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).