Software Development Engineer in Test

Tillo; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cape Town is looking for a skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance their QA team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests and collaborating closely with developers to uphold software quality standards. This hybrid role offers flexibility with 2-3 days in the office. Candidates should have strong automation skills with tools like Playwright and Puppeteer. The company promotes a collaborative and innovative environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday per annum

Retirement Fund (5%)

Health insurance contribution

Employee Incentive Scheme

Hybrid Working

Top spec equipment

Monthly breakfasts and events

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automated testing and test framework development with automation tools.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Proven experience in creating and executing e2e automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust automated test frameworks.
• Develop and maintain automated regression tests across the product suite.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Skills

Automated testing

Test framework development

Collaborative skills

Analyzing test results

Tools

Playwright

Puppeteer

Job description

• Who we’re looking for: A skilled Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our QA team. You will combine software development expertise with automated testing, focusing on building and maintaining robust automated testing solutions. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing our automation testing strategies, with a particular emphasis on regression testing for our StoreFront platform.

• The challenge: To drive quality assurance initiatives, develop comprehensive test strategies, and work closely with developers to ensure the highest standards of software quality. Your expertise in automation and load testing will be crucial in maintaining the reliability and performance of our user-facing applications while supporting our continuous integration and deployment processes.

• Where you’ll work: This role will be based in Cape Town 2-3 days per week and you'll be part of our global team, collaborating with colleagues and serving customers across the UK, USA, Australia, South Africa, and beyond. Our hybrid approach offers flexibility with regular team connection in our Cape Town office

The Tillo Difference

We're in the business of rewards and incentives, so we know a thing or two about the importance of giving back. We can't grow as a business without growing as individuals, so we are committed to providing a workplace where passionate, driven individuals can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, positivity, and a willingness to learn - only by working as a team will we reach our goals.

We’re the market leader in the UK and are active in a number of other markets including USA, Europe, Australia and India.

Day to day this role will

• Design and implement robust automated test frameworks and tools

• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated regression tests across our product suite

• Collaborate with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and quality standards

• Analyze test results and provide detailed bug reports and documentation

• Support and enhance existing QA processes and methodologies

• Implement and maintain best practices for test automation and continuous integration

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability

• Monitor and improve test metrics, including coverage and execution time

• Mentor team members on testing practices and automation techniques

What we’re looking for

• Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams

• Strong analytical skills for test result analysis and bug reporting

• Strong experience in automated testing and test framework development with automation tools such as playwright, puppeteer etc.

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools

• Proven experience in creating and executing e2e automated testing

• Debugging skills and the ability to trace through complex code paths and tightly coupled code.

• Knowledge of test metrics and optimization strategies

It’s not essential, but we’d love to hear about it if you have experience with

• PHP or .NET testing frameworks and methodologies

• API testing

• Creating and executing performance load testing strategies

• Creating and executing security testing strategies

• Testing in a fintech business

• OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles

• AWS services

Benefits

We offer all our employees trust and empower our team to work with flexibility and autonomy. We’re a close-knit team and love working collaboratively, with our hybrid model, our team can come together at our fantastic offices, but also focus in their own space. The Tillo team are a motivated bunch and we all work hard to push Tillo forwards, always innovating. We completely understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment with the following benefits:

• 21 days holiday per annum

• Retirement Fund (5%)

• Health insurance contribution

• Employee Incentive Scheme

• Hybrid Working

• Top spec equipment including laptop, mouse, keyboard, monitor

• Anniversary gifts

• Monthly breakfasts, drinks, snacks and events

• Team Learning & Development budget

About Tillo

Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Operating in over 37 markets and 25 currencies, Tillo processes billions in gift card transactions through a single, plug-and-go API, powering rewards and incentives for the world’s leading businesses.

Backed by Tenzing, Tillo is setting the global standard for digital gift card infrastructure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.