Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this Contract position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions by driving quality assurance initiatives, coordinating testing efforts, and championing best practices across our organisation. As a Quality Engineer, you will work collaboratively with development teams, stakeholders, and business partners to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and continuously improve our testing strategies and processes.

• Coordinate and execute comprehensive testing activities, including test planning, test case design, and test execution across multiple projects and applications
• Monitor, track, and report on defects, test status, and quality metrics to ensure transparent communication of the quality state to delivery teams and stakeholders
• Design and implement automated testing solutions using industry-standard tools and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, analyse, and resolve quality issues and blockers that impede the testing effort
• Define and establish quality engineering standards, best practices, and testing approaches aligned with organisational objectives and IT strategic initiatives
• Develop and maintain test environments and ensure the necessary tools and infrastructure are available for seamless test execution
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on testing strategies, risk assessment, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure alignment with modern engineering practices such as Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development to maintain future-fit testing approaches
• Participate actively in demonstrations and pilot activities with business teams to understand priorities and inform risk-based testing strategies
• Mentor and support team members in quality engineering practices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
• Escalate identified risks and quality concerns promptly, ensuring delivery expectations remain clear and achievable
• Maintain detailed documentation of test results, quality reports, and acceptance criteria to support informed decision-making

**Required Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Development, or Software Engineering
• Proven experience in quality assurance and testing within a software development environment
• Strong knowledge of manual and automated testing methodologies and practices
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks relevant to your domain
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication and documentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate complex quality issues clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Experience in test case design, execution, and reporting

**Desirable Qualifications:**

• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification or equivalent quality assurance certification
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Knowledge of performance and security testing
• Familiarity with test data management and environment provisioning
• Experience leading or mentoring quality assurance teams
• Background in risk-based testing approaches
• Understanding of API and database testing

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Automation
• Intelligent Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools
• Structured Test Methods & Processes
• Technology Orientation
• Test Driven Development
• Testing (unit, regression, integration)