Software QA Tester / Specialist

Elite Search & Selection

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
As part of a distributed development team, youll play a key role in ensuring products are reliable, stable, and high-performing before they reach customers around the globe. This is a hands-on QA role where youll help shape the testing practice from the ground up combining manual testing, test planning in Azure DevOps, and setting up the first automation framework.Role:
  • Design and execute test plans for new features and product updates using Azure DevOps
  • Carry out manual and exploratory testing, documenting real-world scenarios
  • Establish and maintain an automation framework (tool choice flexible Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and support teams to spot defects and edge cases early
  • Maintain and evolve test documentation and DevOps test plans
  • Contribute to building a mature QA practice, incorporating CI/CD tools, API testing, and performance testing over time
  • Identify opportunities to improve QA processes, tools, and workflows
  • Drive product quality at every stage of the sprint lifecycle
Required experience and skill set:
  • 25+ years experience in software testing or quality assurance
  • Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with test case management and bug tracking (Azure DevOps experience a plus)
  • Exposure to automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar) no strong preference, as long as you can deliver results
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Outlook (must be comfortable using and learning these systems)
  • Excellent communication skills and sharp attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a distributed, collaborative environment
What's in it for you!
  • Be part of a global leader with a relaxed yet professional culture
  • Work with modern tools and a forward-thinking, supportive team
  • Shape QA in a company where quality is valued from the ground up
  • Enjoy autonomy, and real opportunities for growth
  • Join at a pivotal time as the company expands their South African operations

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