Remote Quality Assurance Engineer - Software Development

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedule

Professional development budget

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Quality Assurance Engineer to join a cutting-edge tech team. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure quality and reliability across flagship software products.

In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders in an agile environment, perform manual and automated testing, and contribute to CI/CD practices while staying current with QA trends and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Proven QA experience with strong software QA methodologies.
• Experience with test management tools Jira/TestRail and tracking defects.
• Experience with automated testing tools (Selenium/Cypress/Playwright).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python/Java/JavaScript).
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed test plans and test strategies.
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects.
• Document and report test results clearly to the development team.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders on requirements.
• Participate in design reviews of software specifications and technical documents.
• Identify, isolate, and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and regression testing.
• Stay updated on QA trends, tools, and technologies.
• Work effectively in an agile development environment.

Skills

QA methodologies

Manual testing

Automation testing

CI/CD

Python/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in innovative software solutions. They are currently expanding their global team and are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Remote Quality Assurance Engineer . This position is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our client's flagship software products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to identify defects and ensure a seamless user experience. This role requires a proactive approach to quality assurance and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle. Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test strategies for various software applications.
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects and inconsistencies.
• Document and report test results, defects, and issues clearly and concisely to the development team.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on usability and functionality.
• Participate in the design and review of software specifications and technical design documents.
• Identify, isolate, and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Perform regression testing to ensure that bug fixes and new features do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Stay updated with the latest QA trends, tools, and technologies.
• Work effectively in an agile development environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of software QA methodologies.
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail) and bug tracking systems.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and practices.
• Experience in performance testing and security testing is a plus.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, extensive health insurance coverage, and generous paid time off. Our client values work-life balance and provides a flexible working schedule. Opportunities for professional growth through online courses, certifications, and conference attendance are encouraged and supported. You will be part of a global, innovative company culture that embraces collaboration and continuous learning. Employees have access to a comprehensive suite of digital tools to facilitate effective remote work. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in software quality assurance from the comfort of your home.