QA Engineer - Cape Town at Picup

As a Programmatic QA in our Research and Development (R&D) department, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our logistics software. Be part of a dedicated team driving the future of logistics technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automated Testing Master:  Develop and execute sophisticated automated test scripts for our software applications, showcasing mastery in programmatic QA.
• Collaborative Defect Resolution:  Collaborate seamlessly with developers to identify and resolve defects, ensuring the software meets the highest quality standards.
• Innovative Testing Processes: Design and implement advanced testing processes and procedures, contributing to the ongoing evolution of our software quality assurance practices.
• Continuous Integration Advocate: Contribute actively to continuous integration and delivery practices, driving efficiency and reliability in our software development lifecycle.
• Security Testing: Integrate security testing methodologies, ensuring our software is fortified against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Retesting and Regression Testing: Execute retesting and regression testing procedures to validate fixes and ensure new developments do not adversely impact existing functionalities.
• Load Testing: Conduct load testing using tools like Apache JMeter or similar to assess the system's capability to handle a specific load and identify performance bottlenecks

Requirements:

• Proven QA Expertise: Demonstrate proven experience as a QA Engineer, with a specialised focus on automation. Your track record should reflect a commitment to excellence in ensuring software reliability.
• Tool Proficiency: Showcase proficiency in testing frameworks and tools, emphasising your ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies for programmatic QA.
• SDLC and Methodology Mastery: Exhibit a strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies, showcasing your strategic approach to ensuring software quality.
• API Testing Tools: Proficient in using API testing tools like Postman or Insomnia to verify the functionality and performance of APIs.
• Mobile Testing: Experience in testing mobile applications across various devices and operating systems, ensuring a seamless user experience