Software Test Engineer

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join their engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining automated software test systems for embedded and PC-based applications. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and 0 to 3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance, along with strong skills in Python, Microsoft Word, and Technical documentation standards.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years’ relevant experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Ability to produce test documentation and reports in English.
• Understanding of static code analysis and test coverage.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret complex hardware and software documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain automated software test systems.
• Execute software tests and produce detailed test reports.
• Oversee and evaluate third-party test procedures and results.
• Verify and certify software test reports.
• Identify bugs and software faults.
• Ensure compliance with software requirements and specifications.
• Interpret and understand embedded system documentation.
• Apply static code analysis and support code coverage improvement.

Skills

Python

Microsoft Word

Enterprise Architect

Software testing and quality control practices

Test automation systems

Embedded systems

Technical documentation standards

Education

Diploma or degree in Software, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Software Test Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining automated software test systems for embedded and PC-based applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing and quality assurance practices, with the ability to generate thorough test documentation and reports.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain automated software test systems
• Execute software tests and produce detailed test reports
• Oversee and evaluate third-party test procedures and results
• Verify and certify software test reports
• Identify bugs and software faults
• Ensure compliance with software requirements and specifications
• Interpret and understand embedded system documentation
• Apply static code analysis and support code coverage improvement

Experience and Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Software, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 0 to 3 years’ relevant experience in software testing or quality assurance
• Proficiency in:
  • Python
  • Microsoft Word
  • Enterprise Architect
• Strong understanding of:
  • Software testing and quality control practices
  • Test automation systems
  • Embedded systems
  • Technical documentation standards
• Non-negotiable skills:
  • Ability to produce test documentation and reports in English
  • Understanding of static code analysis and test coverage
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret complex hardware and software documentation