Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Tester

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical benefits

Career growth

Cutting-edge automotive tech

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Tester to ensure reliability of automotive software and hardware. This fully remote role supports critical development from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on identifying bugs, verifying fixes, and upholding high performance and safety standards.

You will develop test plans, execute various test types, document results, and collaborate with engineers to ensure quality across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven software QA testing experience, preferably in automotive or complex systems.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with automotive systems or embedded software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for automotive software and hardware.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing to identify defects.
• Document results, report bugs with steps to reproduce, and track fixes.
• Collaborate with developers to understand requirements and testing needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes in a remote setting.

Skills

QA testing

Test planning

Defect tracking

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Automotive Quality Assurance Tester to ensure the reliability and functionality of their advanced automotive software and hardware systems. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to critical automotive technology development from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in identifying bugs, verifying fixes, and ensuring that our client's products meet the highest industry standards for performance and safety. This is an excellent opportunity for QA professionals who are passionate about the automotive sector and thrive in a remote, collaborative testing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for automotive software and hardware components.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Document test results accurately, report bugs with clear steps to reproduce, and track their resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams and engineers to understand product requirements and testing needs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies within a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance testing, preferably within the automotive industry or with complex systems.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and defect tracking systems.
• Familiarity with automotive systems, protocols, or embedded software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary package with regular performance reviews.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge automotive technology and tools.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth in a forward-thinking company.