Senior Software Test Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Test Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design test plans, build automated frameworks, and work with developers to drive quality across web applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software QA, a related degree, and hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, plus API testing tools like Postman or Insomnia. Agile experience and Jira usage are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software QA and testing experience.
• Proven experience designing and implementing automated test frameworks.
• Programming/scripting in Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or Insomnia.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Experience with Jira for bug tracking.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web apps using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, security, and usability testing.
• Document and track defects with detailed reports.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure test coverage.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices.
• Set up and maintain test environments and analyze test results.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Programming & scripting

API testing

Agile/Scrum

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Insomnia

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced technology company focused on delivering high-quality web applications, is seeking a diligent and experienced Senior Software Test Engineer . This fully remote position is an excellent opportunity to ensure the quality and reliability of our client's innovative software products. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test plans, developing automated testing frameworks, and collaborating closely with the development team to identify and resolve defects. If you are passionate about quality assurance and thrive in a remote work environment, this role is for you. We are looking for individuals who are meticulous, analytical, and dedicated to delivering exceptional software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for web applications using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, security, and usability testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects with detailed reports.
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Set up and maintain test environments.
• Analyze test results and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices.
• Stay current with the latest QA tools, technologies, and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated test frameworks.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for test automation.
• Experience with testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful software projects.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to online learning platforms and training resources.
• Retirement savings plan.