Senior Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to join a fully remote development team. You will design and implement testing strategies for automotive software and embedded systems, ensuring safety-critical reliability.

The role demands 5+ years in software QA within the automotive sector, strong automation skills (Selenium, Appium, Python), and familiarity with ASPICE and ISO 26262. Remote work offers flexible balance and impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in software QA with automotive focus.
• Experience with ASPICE and ISO 26262 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, cases, and strategies for automotive software and embedded systems.
• Design and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and stress testing.
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to clarify requirements and report quality issues.
• Analyze results and track defects through to resolution.
• Contribute to QA process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Python

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a meticulous and experienced Senior Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to join their fully remote development team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability for our automotive software and systems. You will design and implement comprehensive testing strategies, develop automated test suites, and work closely with development teams to identify and resolve defects throughout the product lifecycle. This position is critical to delivering robust and safe automotive solutions, and it offers the unique advantage of being performed entirely remotely, allowing for flexibility and a focus on impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for automotive software and embedded systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts using relevant tools and languages.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and stress testing to identify software defects and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and systems engineers to understand product requirements and provide timely feedback on quality issues.
• Analyze test results, generate detailed defect reports, and track bug resolution through to closure.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a significant portion focused on the automotive industry .
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Python scripting).
• Strong understanding of automotive software development processes and standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262).
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• A fully remote work environment, offering excellent work-life balance.
• The opportunity to contribute to safety-critical automotive technologies.