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Software Quality Assurance Specialist

R 40 000 - R 60 000 a month
Hire Resolve
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Role Overview
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of bespoke software platforms. This role is ideal for a QA professional with strong experience in both manual and automated testing, particularly using Playwright.
  • You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to validate functionality, identify defects, and drive continuous improvements in testing processes. A strong focus will be placed on test automation, CI/CD integration, and maintaining high-quality user experiences.
Key Requirements
  • Proven experience in software QA or testing
  • Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Playwright (essential)
  • Experience with UI and integration testing
  • Ability to design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts
  • Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Background & Experience

  • Proven experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or a similar role
  • Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies
  • Experience with regression testing and defect management
  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools (Playwright experience is essential)
  • Hands-on experience designing and executing automated test scripts for UI and integration testing
  • Track record of implementing automation strategies that reduced regression cycles and improved release quality
  • Experience contributing to or setting up test automation infrastructure in Agile or DevOps environments
  • Ability to produce clear test documentation for both technical and business audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
  • Industry experience in financial services and/or exposure to Azure services is advantageous

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.

Requirements:

  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of bespoke software platforms. This role is ideal for a QA professional with strong experience in both manual and automated testing, particularly using Playwright.
  • You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to validate functionality, identify defects, and drive continuous improvements in testing processes. A strong focus will be placed on test automation, CI/CD integration, and maintaining high-quality user experiences.
  • Proven experience in software QA or testing
  • Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Playwright (essential)
  • Experience with UI and integration testing
  • Ability to design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts
  • Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies
  • Proven experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or a similar role
  • Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies
  • Experience with regression testing and defect management
  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks and tools (Playwright experience is essential)
  • Hands-on experience designing and executing automated test scripts for UI and integration testing
  • Track record of implementing automation strategies that reduced regression cycles and improved release quality
  • Experience contributing to or setting up test automation infrastructure in Agile or DevOps environments
  • Ability to produce clear test documentation for both technical and business audiences
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not essential)
  • Industry experience in financial services and/or exposure to Azure services is advantageous
16 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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