Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Health benefits

Career growth

Innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen product development. You will design and execute test plans for automotive software and hardware, work with cross-timezone teams, and ensure safety and reliability before market release.

The role emphasizes collaboration, remote-first culture, and exposure to testing automation, bug tracking, and QA process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Quality Assurance with focus on automotive systems.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for automotive software and systems.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using bug-tracking tools.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and system testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test planning

Bug tracking

Test execution

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Automation frameworks

Test automation tools

Automotive protocols knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a meticulous and experienced Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to bolster their product development efforts. This position involves rigorous testing and validation of automotive software and hardware components from a remote setting, ensuring that all products meet stringent quality and performance standards before market release. You will work closely with engineering and development teams across different time zones, contributing to the reliability and safety of cutting-edge automotive technologies. This role is perfect for a QA professional who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first culture and is passionate about ensuring the highest levels of quality in the automotive sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for automotive software and systems.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using bug-tracking tools.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and system testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality.
• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on automotive systems.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and standards.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
• Work on innovative projects shaping the future of the automotive industry.