Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

Pillango Placements; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health-tech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This hybrid role focuses on API testing and automation using Java/Python/JavaScript. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on cloud platform testing and team mentoring. Candidates will collaborate in an Agile environment. The company offers a flexible work model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in software Quality Assurance roles.
• Significant hands-on experience focused on API testing and automation.
• Experience testing on cloud platforms (Azure or GCP).
• Mentoring experience or aptitude for mentoring technical team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead API test strategy design and automation framework development.
• Mentor junior QA team members.
• Create and execute test plans (manual and automated).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile setup.

Skills

API testing with Postman or SOAPUI

Test automation (Selenium, Cypress, RestAssured)

Coding in Java, Python, or JavaScript

Testing in cloud environments (Azure / GCP)

SQL for data validation

Defect tracking and test management tools

Agile / Scrum environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

ISTQB certifications

Job description

Overview

Make a meaningful impact and join a leading South African health-tech company as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. The position focuses on API testing, test automation (Java / Python / JavaScript), and cloud platforms (Azure / GCP), ensuring high-quality healthcare solutions.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :

You will ensure the quality and reliability of a health-tech platform by leading API and automation testing, using AI tools, executing test plans, and mentoring the team. The role also supports continuity by occasionally standing in for the QA Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead API test strategy design and automation framework development
• Use AI tools to improve QA processes
• Mentor junior QA team members
• Create and execute test plans (manual and automated)
• Track and manage defects through their lifecycle
• Support performance testing and analyze results
• Test systems across environments including cloud (Azure / GCP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile setup
• Report on test progress and quality risks
• Improve QA tools, standards, and methodologies
• Review test results and provide deployment approvals
• Coordinate third-party testing and contribute to team support and troubleshooting
• Communicate technical context to stakeholders and adopt modern QA practices

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in API testing using Postman or SOAPUI, with knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML
• Skilled in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or RestAssured
• Strong coding ability in Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Familiar with testing in cloud environments (Azure / GCP)
• Solid grasp of QA principles, testing types, and STLC
• Proficient in SQL for data validation
• Experienced in Agile / Scrum environments
• Skilled with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Basic understanding of performance testing and CI / CD pipelines

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5-8+ years of proven experience in software Quality Assurance roles.
• Specialized Experience: Demonstrable, significant hands-on experience focused on API testing and test automation.
• Cloud Experience: Verifiable experience testing applications deployed on cloud platforms (Azure and / or GCP).
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
• Certifications: ISTQB certifications (Foundation or Advanced levels) are advantageous.
• Industry Experience: Experience within the health-tech or healthcare sector is a plus.
• Mentoring Experience: Prior experience or demonstrable aptitude for mentoring technical team members.

Hybrid Model : 2 days office / 3 days remote.

Full job specification available at shortlisting stage).

Note that it is the client\'s prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate\'s qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.