Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Test Lead

DeARX Services Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital platform service provider in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer/Test Lead to oversee quality assurance activities on a high-profile project. This role requires strong technical testing skills and leadership abilities, with responsibilities including designing test plans, managing defects, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of QA experience and a proven track record in QA leadership, preferably in financial services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA experience, both manual and automation.
• Proven track record as a QA Lead/Test Lead.
• Experience in financial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA for the project ensuring testing quality.
• Design and maintain test plans and scripts.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders.

Skills

QA methodologies

Automation testing

Bug tracking

Performance testing

API testing

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

SoapUI

JMeter

Job description

Job title: Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Test Lead

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 08, 2025

Overview

We\u2019re looking for a seasoned QA Engineer / Test Lead who will be the go-to authority for all quality assurance activities on a high-profile digital platform project. This role requires someone with strong technical testing expertise, leadership ability, and the confidence to own end-to-end QA from test design through to final sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA for the project, ensuring all testing activities meet the required quality standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated / manual test scripts.
• Drive functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Manage defects end-to-end using tools such as JIRA and test management platforms.
• Leverage automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct performance and load testing with tools like JMeter.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Provide clear reporting, highlight risks, and ensure issues are resolved before go-live.

Role requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and test processes.
• Hands-on experience in automation, bug tracking, and test management.
• API and performance testing experience.

Domain / Project-Specific Skills

• Financial services or digital trade platform experience (advantageous).
• Understanding of end-to-end QA for digital platforms (UI + backend).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to take ownership of quality outcomes.

Experience Required

• 5+ years QA experience (manual + automation).
• Proven track record as a QA Lead / Test Lead, owning QA delivery end-to-end.
• Prior experience in enterprise-scale or financial projects preferred.