Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

Retirement savings options

Remote-friendly environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for an innovative e-commerce platform based in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and automation scripts, collaborate with developers, and drive quality across products used by users worldwide.

The role offers a modern, flexible remote work environment, competitive compensation, performance bonuses, health coverage, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in writing clear, concise test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Postman).
• Proficiency in scripting languages: Python or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking systems like Jira.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed, comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Identify, record, document, and track bugs using bug tracking systems.
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand product features and designs.
• Participate in review of system designs and functional requirements.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on defect status and test coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA team members and share best practices.
• Ensure all products meet high quality standards before release.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

Jira

Python

JavaScript

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative e-commerce platform provider based in Paarl, Western Cape , is looking for a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer. This role is crucial for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, robust, and user-friendly software products. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases, identifying defects, and working closely with development teams to resolve them. If you are passionate about software quality, meticulous in your approach, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, growth-oriented company, this is an excellent opportunity. You will play a key role in shaping our quality assurance strategy and practices.

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 test scripts using relevant tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to understand product features and technical designs.
• Participate in the review of system designs and functional requirements.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on defect status and test coverage.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Mentor junior QA team members and share best practices.
• Ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards before release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proven experience in writing clear, concise test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking systems like Jira.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, and retirement savings options. Employees are provided with opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and conference attendance. The company boasts a modern and flexible remote work environment, promoting work-life balance. You will work with a dedicated and supportive team, contributing to exciting projects that impact users globally. This role is based in Paarl, Western Cape , offering the flexibility of remote work.