Software QA Tester / Specialist

Elite Search; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions company in Cape Town seeks a Software QA Specialist to ensure product reliability and quality. You will design test plans, perform manual testing, and set up automation frameworks. Ideal candidates will have 2–5+ years of QA experience and familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps and Selenium. This role offers an opportunity to shape QA practices in a growing team, within a professional yet relaxed work culture.

Benefits

Autonomy in your role

Opportunities for growth

Working with modern tools

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years' experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for test case management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for new features using Azure DevOps.
• Carry out manual and exploratory testing.
• Establish and maintain an automation framework.
• Collaborate with teams to identify defects early.

Skills

Software testing expertise

QA methodologies knowledge

Test case management

Automation frameworks familiarity

Communication skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

SUMMARY :

Software QA Specialist I Tester - Cape Town CBD - Office based

Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, the company delivers cutting-edge, centrally managed email signature solutions. With a rapidly expanding client base, head quartered in New Zealand, they are growing their South Africa team and are on the hunt for a skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to champion software excellence and help shape products trusted by businesses everywhere.

POSITION INFO :

As part of a distributed development team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products are reliable, stable, and high-performing before they reach customers around the globe. This is a hands-on QA role where you’ll help shape the testing practice from the ground up — combining manual testing, test planning in Azure DevOps, and setting up the first automation framework .

Role :

• Design and execute test plans for new features and product updates using Azure DevOps
• Carry out manual and exploratory testing, documenting real-world scenarios
• Establish and maintain an automation framework (tool choice flexible – Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and support teams to spot defects and edge cases early
• Maintain and evolve test documentation and DevOps test plans
• Contribute to building a mature QA practice , incorporating CI / CD tools, API testing, and performance testing over time
• Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, tools, and workflows
• Drive product quality at every stage of the sprint lifecycle

Required experience and skill set :

2–5+ years’ experience in software testing or quality assurance

Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices

Hands-on experience with test case management and bug tracking (Azure DevOps experience a plus)

Exposure to automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar) — no strong preference, as long as you can deliver results

Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Outlook (must be comfortable using and learning these systems)

Excellent communication skills and sharp attention to detail

Comfortable working in a distributed, collaborative environment

What's in it for you!

Be part of a global leader with a relaxed yet professional culture

Work with modern tools and a forward-thinking, supportive team

Shape QA in a company where quality is valued from the ground up

Enjoy autonomy, and real opportunities for growth

Join at a pivotal time as the company expands their South African operations