Remote Lead Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Development

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead QA Engineer to define and lead a comprehensive QA strategy for a global software solutions provider. You will manage a distributed team, champion automation, and ensure robust testing across web and mobile applications.

You will collaborate with developers, product managers and other stakeholders to drive quality, reliability and timely releases in a fully remote South Africa setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in lead/manager role.
• Proven experience designing and executing comprehensive test strategies for complex software systems.
• Strong automation testing expertise with Selenium, Cypress or Playwright and programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with API testing (Postman/Insomnia) and performance testing (JMeter/LoadRunner).
• Familiarity with Jira/TestRail and CI/CD pipelines; solid Agile/Scrum understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a distributed QA team across locations.
• Develop and maintain scalable QA strategy and roadmap aligned with product goals.
• Design and execute test plans for web and mobile apps; oversee functional, regression, performance, security, and usability tests.
• Collaborate with developers, PMs and stakeholders to ensure quality.
• Identify, document and track defects with detailed steps; drive quality metrics and reporting.
• Promote automation initiatives and select tools to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous QA process improvement and timely releases.

Skills

QA leadership

Test strategy

Remote team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Insomnia

Jira

TestRail

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding global software solutions provider, is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to join their dynamic product development team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will be instrumental in defining and implementing comprehensive QA strategies, leading a distributed team of QA engineers, and ensuring the delivery of robust, high-quality software products. The successful candidate will champion best practices in software testing and play a critical role in shaping the future of our client's innovative technology offerings. If you are passionate about quality and thrive in a remote, collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of remote QA engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a scalable QA strategy and roadmap aligned with product development goals.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Oversee all testing activities, including functional, regression, performance, security, and usability testing.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure product quality.
• Identify, document, and track software defects with detailed and reproducible steps.
• Champion automation testing efforts, selecting appropriate tools and frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Establish and monitor key QA metrics and provide regular reports on testing progress and product quality status.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality software releases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 2 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Proven experience in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies for complex software systems.
• Strong expertise in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Proficiency in API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor remote teams effectively.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance coverage, and generous paid time off.
• Employees are provided with a stipend for home office setup and ongoing professional development opportunities to stay at the forefront of QA practices.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your own schedule and work from any location, fostering a strong work-life balance.
• Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative remote culture, with regular virtual team-building activities and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.
• You will be working on cutting-edge projects and have a direct impact on the quality of products used by a global user base.