Quality Assurance Engineer
First Point GroupWorkFromHome, Free State, South Africa24 days ago
Job descriptionPerform exploratory and integration testing to identify edge cases and usability issues Validate data integrity and database operations Execute user acceptance testing and coordinate feedback with stakeholders Build and maintain automated test suites using modern frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Capybara, Selenium) Automate API, database, and integration testing Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines for efficient release cycles Develop performance and load testing scripts to ensure system scalability Maintain and improve test automation frameworks for reliability and speed Participate in code reviews with a focus on testability and quality Establish metrics and reporting for test coverage, defect tracking, and release readiness Collaborate on security testing initiatives and performance monitoring Manage and maintain test environments, ensuring stability and consistency Collaborate with DevOps for environment provisioning and test data management Support production issue investigation and root cause analysis 5+ years of QA experience, including both manual and automated testing Strong proficiency in Ruby and Ruby-based testing frameworks (RSpec, Capybara, Minitest) Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or Playwright Experience with database testing (MySQL or equivalent) and cloud-hosted environments Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines and test automation integration Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Experience testing third-party integrations (APIs, payment gateways, messaging services) Knowledge of monitoring tools, caching mechanisms, and search technologies (ElasticSearch, Redis, Memcached) Mobile application testing and responsive design validation Experience with performance / load testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) Security testing and OWASP methodology familiarity Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform or similar) Competitive salary with performance incentives Flexible, fully remote work setup Unlimited PTO and focus on work-life balance Opportunities to grow your career and deepen your expertise in QA and automation Collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-functional team and make a real impact Mid-Senior level Full-time Quality Assurance Technology, Information and Media, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Data Services
Overview
We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer with a strong background in both manual and automated testing to join a dynamic software team building high-quality, scalable web and mobile applications. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of testing strategies, drive quality improvements, and work closely with developers and product teams in a collaborative, innovative environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior QA Engineer, you will design and execute testing strategies to ensure our applications are reliable, performant, and user-friendly. You will work across web and mobile platforms, performing both manual and automated testing, and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for new features and system enhancements
- Collaborate with product and development teams to identify risks and test requirements
- Create and maintain test documentation, including test cases, scenarios, and procedures
- Define and enforce quality gates throughout the development lifecycle
Manual Testing
Automated Testing
Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
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