Software Quality Engineer

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


The Software Quality Engineer will be responsible for design and execution of all manual and automated tests required to ensure excellence in software quality delivered. This position holder will report to the Quality Engineering Manager. Key activities include:

  • Oversee and perform manual and automated testing on all applications from the earliest opportunity and with precision before any application is deployed to production.
  • Communicate all test issues effectively to the QA manager and relevant stakeholders.
  • Participate in tool selections and related adoption processes.
  • Develop and execute automated test suites using custom tools.
  • Integrate test suites into the test management system.
  • Ensure adequate test coverage, proper test planning and communication, and fit for purpose quality assessments
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
  • Understanding of agile software development - JIRA, xray
  • Understanding of web service integration (e.g.: REST and SOAP XML)
  • Experience with Cloud Technology (e.g.: AWS , GCP, Azure)
  • Experience in working on Operating systems like Linux, Windows, and Mainframe
  • Experience with Oracle, Mongo DB, Kubernetes, VMware, SQL Server, MySQL database concepts
  • Good understanding of object-oriented programming, J2EE architecture, .NET, test automation, CI/CD, DevOps, JavaScript, Jenkins, git, Agile software, LoadRunner, Selenium, Appium etc.
  • Familiarity with software packing tools (.exe, .deb, .rpm, Docker)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, diverse projects simultaneously
  • Experienced in manual and automatated testing
  • Have strong SQL skills and be able to confidently test batch processes
Education & Experience:
  • Essential:
  • Bachelors degree in computer science or Related field Experience, relevant work experience in development and/or testing role.
  • ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
  • 4-5 years of Software Quality Engineering experience
  • Strong business acumen and leadership mindset with the ability to communicate and influence others.
  • Desirable Qualities:
  • Analytical mindset, problem- solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1338573
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned