Description:
Purpose of the RoleEnsure the quality, performance, and reliability of a health-tech platform by leading API and automation testing, applying AI to streamline QA, executing comprehensive test plans, and mentoring the team; provide continuity by occasionally standing in for the QA Lead. Tests explicitly cover functional correctness, data integrity, security, and performance.
Responsibilities
Lead API test strategy and build/maintain scalable automation frameworks. Implement AI tools to enhance QA processes; design and execute manual/exploratory and automated tests; own regression testing. Track and verify defects end-to-end; report progress, quality metrics, and risks. Contribute to performance testing and analyse bottlenecks. Ensure robust testing across environments, including Azure/GCP; collaborate within Agile ceremonies. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and the role of automated tests within release gates; occasionally provide CAB approval for UAT/production deployments. Manage third-party testing schedules and expectations; assist with team troubleshooting and stakeholder communication; champion continuous improvement of tools, standards, and methods. Knowledge and Skills
API testing with Postman/SOAPUI; deep knowledge of REST, SOAP, JSON, XML; Jest (or similar) advantageous. Test automation with Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, Karate. Strong coding in Java, Python, or JavaScript; solid SQL for validation and test data. Cloud testing familiarity (Azure/GCP); sound grasp of QA principles, testing types, and the STLC. Tooling: defect tracking (Azure DevOps, Jira), test management (Azure DevOps Test Plans, TestRail, Xray, Zephyr). Performance testing concepts (e.g., JMeter) and CI/CD pipeline understanding. Qualifications and Experience
58+ years in QA with significant hands-on API testing and test automation. Proven cloud testing experience (Azure and/or GCP). Bachelors degree desirable; ISTQB advantageous; health-tech exposure a plus; mentoring aptitude/experience expected. Behavioural Competencies
Leadership/mentorship, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, clear communication, autonomous self-management, collaboration, proactivity, adaptability, quality focus, and continuous learning.Hybrid Model: 2 days office/3 days remote.
(Full job specification available at shortlisting stage).
Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.
08 Jan 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za