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

Company: DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

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DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

Industry: ICT / Telecommunication

Posted: Sep 8, 2025

Deadline: Not specified

Job Type: Contract

Qualification: Bachelors

Experience: 5 years

Location: Gauteng

City: Johannesburg

Field: ICT / Computer

  • 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.

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