Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Test Lead at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

• We're looking for a seasoned QA Engineer/Test Lead who will be the go-to authority for all quality assurance activities on a high-profile digital platform project. This role requires someone with strong technical testing expertise, leadership ability, and the confidence to own end-to-end QA from test design through to final sign-off.

Role responsibilities

• Lead QA for the project, ensuring all testing activities meet the required quality standards.
• Design, develop, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated/manual test scripts.
• Drive functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Manage defects end-to-end using tools such as JIRA and test management platforms.
• Leverage automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct performance and load testing with tools like JMeter.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
• Provide clear reporting, highlight risks, and ensure issues are resolved before go-live.

Role requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and test processes.
• Hands-on experience in automation, bug tracking, and test management.
• API and performance testing experience.

Domain / Project-Specific Skills

• Financial services or digital trade platform experience (advantageous).
• Understanding of end-to-end QA for digital platforms (UI + backend).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to take ownership of quality outcomes.

Experience Required

• 5+ years QA experience (manual + automation).
• Proven track record as a QA Lead/Test Lead, owning QA delivery end-to-end.
• Prior experience in enterprise-scale or financial projects preferred.