Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Fully Remote | South Africa

An international IT consultancy is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Specialist to join their Managed Services team. This fully remote role is ideal for a QA professional who is passionate about quality, automation, and delivering reliable, high-performing software solutions.

You will work closely with engineers and stakeholders to ensure bespoke software platforms meet high standards of functionality, reliability, performance, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of bespoke software platforms to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts across multiple projects
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders throughout the SDLC to provide quality input
• Identify, document, track, and assist in resolving software defects
• Support troubleshooting of issues reported by end users
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of QA processes and standards
• Provide clear and regular QA status reporting to project stakeholders
• Drive automated front-end testing initiatives using modern tools
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for web and API layers
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise automated test results for stability and coverage
• Stay up to date with QA best practices and emerging technologies

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in software quality assurance or software testing
• Playwright experience is essential, with hands-on experience designing and executing automated UI and integration tests
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing, and knowing when to apply each
• Proficiency with test management, defect tracking, and automation tools
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of SDLC, testing methodologies, and Agile practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams in a dynamic environment
• Experience producing clear test documentation for technical and business audiences
• Exposure to financial services and/or Azure environments is advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred, not essential)
• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident with a valid SA ID
• Fully remote role – candidates must be based in South Africa

NB! Salary is up to 60k per month

Requirements added by the job poster

• Accept a background check