Quality Assurance Engineer

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with strong expertise in financial services. The role is hybrid and requires a passion for quality assurance, with responsibilities including software testing, defect tracking, and collaboration in Agile teams. Ideal candidates should possess test automation skills and be well-versed in various testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Solid experience with test management tools and test automation.
• Familiarity with financial industry terminology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software for financial applications.
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Document and track defects and test results.

Skills

Test management tools

Test automation

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Documentation

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Azure Test Plans

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are on the hunt for a Cape Town-based Intermediate to Senior Quality Assurance Engineer with a proven track record in the financial services sector. We’re looking for someone who not only understands quality assurance inside and out but also brings deep domain experience from other financial institutions. If you're analytical, detail-obsessed, and ready to play a key role in delivering high-quality software for financial applications—this is your opportunity.

Candidate must be based in Cape Town - Hybrid position

WHAT WE DO

We work on client projects ranging from start-ups with VC funding, to medium and enterprise web and mobile projects, where we help clients conceptualize and fulfil their digital transformation journey. We work across development languages and technologies, with a strong Microsoft .NET backbone. We primarily deliver projects within web content management, using platforms like Umbraco, EPiServer, and WordPress/WooCommerce, as well as creating cutting-edge custom and native mobile applications. And yes, we will train you in anything you do not know.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• Solid hands-on experience using test management tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Azure Test Plans.
• Exposure to asset management systems and familiarity with financial industry terminology and workflows.
• Practical experience in test automation, especially automation at the database (DB) level.
• Testing Expertise: Well-versed in functional, regression, and integration testing practices.
• SQL Knowledge: Confident in querying and updating SQL databases.
• Able to read and understand stored procedures written by developers.
• CI/CD & Version Control: Comfortable with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Octopus.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Bug Tracking: Exceptional documentation and defect tracking abilities.
  Agile Experience: Strong background working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Quality-First Mindset: Passionate about quality, proactive in risk mitigation, and constantly seeking process improvements.
• Learning-Driven: Willingness to explore new tools, techniques, and best practices in the QA space.