Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our client’s Paarl team. You will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, identify defects, and work with developers to resolve issues, ensuring top-quality software products.

The role emphasizes automated testing for web and mobile, regression testing, and continuous QA process improvement. A hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and ongoing certifications are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience creating detailed test cases and test plans.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute detailed test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using defect tracking systems.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Design and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand features and devise test strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

Test planning

Regression testing

Bug tracking

Automation testing

Scripting languages

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team in Paarl . This role is vital in ensuring the highest quality standards for our software products through rigorous testing and process improvement. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with the development team to resolve issues. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs using defect tracking systems.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Design and execute automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand features and devise test strategies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in creating detailed test cases and test plans.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid work model balancing office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement fund contribution.
• Paid training and opportunities for professional certifications.