Senior QA Engineer

Placements24

Klerksdorp

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join the quality assurance team. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, lead testing efforts, and mentor junior QA staff while collaborating with developers to resolve defects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in CS or related field with at least four years of QA experience, strong test automation skills (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), and solid knowledge of Jira or Bugzilla.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the SDLC.
Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test cases and test scripts for manual and automated testing.
Design and implement automated testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and usability testing.
Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems, providing clear and concise reports.
Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance on testing methodologies and best practices.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jira

Bugzilla

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join their quality assurance team in Klerksdorp . You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure the highest quality of our client's software products. This role involves leading test efforts, mentoring junior QA staff, and collaborating closely with development teams to identify, document, and track defects through to resolution. This is a pivotal position for a detail-oriented professional committed to delivering robust and reliable software, contributing to a culture that prioritizes quality and user satisfaction in all development endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test cases and test scripts for manual and automated testing.
Design and implement automated testing frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and usability testing.
Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems, providing clear and concise reports.
Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Lead and mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance and support on testing methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits