Senior QA Analyst - Hybrid Retail Software, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to join our retail tech team in a hybrid role. You will design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, collaborating with developers, product managers, and QA colleagues to deliver reliable software.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA for complex retail/e-commerce apps, strong SQL and automation experience (Selenium, Cypress), and a solid grasp of Agile/Scrum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Proven experience testing complex software applications, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and defect management.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database testing.
• Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress) and scripting languages (Python, Java).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for retail software applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and usability testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Jira.
• Collaborate with developers to understand feature requirements and ensure thorough test coverage.
• Review system specifications, user stories, and technical design documents.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to QA process improvement and tooling adoption.
• Analyze test results and report defect status and product quality.
• Work effectively in a hybrid environment with remote and in-office participation.
• Mentor junior QA analysts and share best practices.

Skills

SQL

Test automation

Python

Java

Agile/Scrum

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to join our retail tech team in a hybrid role. You will design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, collaborating with developers, product managers, and QA colleagues to deliver reliable software.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA for complex retail/e-commerce apps, strong SQL and automation experience (Selenium, Cypress), and a solid grasp of Agile/Scrum.