Test Engineer

Recruitech; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Durban is looking for an experienced software tester to join their high-performing team. The role involves creating and executing test plans, performing regression testing, and supporting load and performance testing. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years of QA experience and hold an ISTQB certification. Strong communication skills and a passion for professional growth in testing are essential. This is a full-time position with opportunities to work closely within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 12 years commercial software testing / QA experience.
• ISTQB Certification required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans and test cases.
• Identify, log and retest defects until completion.
• Perform regression and exploratory testing.

Skills

Software testing

API testing

SQL

Agile methodology

Team collaboration

Education

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Postman

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

Job Purpose

Be part of a high-performing software testing team helping deliver high-quality meaningful software.

You’ll work alongside experienced mentors grow your technical testing skills and contribute to both functional and technical QA across web and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans and test cases (positive & negative)
• Identify log and retest defects until completion
• Perform regression and exploratory testing
• Test API endpoints using Postman or similar tools
• Query databases with SQL and apply basic JavaScript / Python knowledge
• Exposure to UI test automation tools (Playwright Cypress)
• Support load and performance testing
• Work within Agile teams to deliver quality software

Requirements

• 12 years commercial software testing / QA experience
• ISTQB Certification required
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Passion for learning and growing in functional and technical testing
• Team player able to work in a consulting environment with various clients

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1