Senior QA Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior QA Engineer in Paarl to lead QA efforts and improve test coverage across the software lifecycle.

You will design and execute comprehensive test plans, create automated tests, and collaborate with developers to ensure high-quality releases. The role offers a hybrid work model with growth opportunities and a focus on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
• Proven experience in designing and executing test strategies for complex software systems.
• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using bug-tracking systems.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand features and potential risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

Test planning

Bug tracking

Regression testing

Test automation

Java

Python

Selenium

Cypress

API testing

SDLC

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior QA Engineer to enhance their quality assurance processes in Paarl . This role is integral to ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products by designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans. You will play a key role in identifying defects, improving test coverage, and advocating for quality best practices across the development lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to product excellence within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.


• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using bug-tracking systems.


• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.


• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.


• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand features and potential risks.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing.


• Proven experience in designing and executing test strategies for complex software systems.


• Proficiency with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).


• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and methodologies.


• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.


• Hybrid work model, offering flexibility for employees in the Paarl area.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.


• Generous paid annual leave.