Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Software QA Engineer to join their team in Soweto. You will design test cases, execute tests, and report defects to uphold high software quality, collaborating closely with developers and product managers.

The role involves developing test plans for web and mobile apps, performing various testing types, and potentially automating tests to boost coverage within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software quality assurance or testing experience.
• Proficiency in manual testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting or automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with developers to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Improve QA processes and methodologies.
• Automate test cases where appropriate to increase efficiency and coverage.

Skills

Test planning

Manual testing

Bug tracking

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join their growing team in Soweto . You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing strategies. Working closely with developers and product managers, you will design test cases, execute tests, and report defects to maintain high standards. This is a great opportunity for a QA professional to contribute to product success and develop their skills in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web and mobile applications.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with developers to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Automate test cases where appropriate to increase efficiency and coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or testing.
• Proficiency in manual testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and test management tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting or automation tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based raises.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance QA skills.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.