QA Software Engineer at PressOne Africa

Role Overview

• At PressOne Africa, quality is non-negotiable. We're looking for a QA Software Engineer who is passionate about quality and automation. Your role will be to ensure that every release is stable, secure, and user-friendly. You'll work closely with software engineers and product managers to define test strategies, write automated tests, and identify bugs before they reach our users. If you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy thinking through every possible scenario, this role is made for you.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes
• Perform manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms
• Identify, document, and track bugs and inconsistencies

Automation & Process Improvement

• Write and maintain automated test scripts for critical user flows
• Suggest improvements to QA processes and tools to ensure faster, more reliable testing

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with developers during sprint planning and code reviews to ensure test coverage
• Work closely with the Product team to clarify requirements and edge cases
• Communicate testing outcomes and risks clearly and promptly

Performance & Regression Testing

• Conduct performance, stress, and regression testing for major releases
• Ensure backwards compatibility and consistent performance across updates

Product Knowledge & Customer Experience

• Understand the customer journey and anticipate common issues
• Test with empathy to simulate real-world usage and user behavior

Key Success Metrics

Your performance will be measured by:

• Bug Detection Rate – Percentage of critical issues caught before production
• Test Coverage – Breadth of manual and automated test scenarios
• Release Quality – Reduction in post-release bugs and customer-reported issues
• Deployment Velocity – Impact of QA on faster, safer releases

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in QA Engineering, preferably in a fast-paced tech environment
• Strong experience with automated testing tools and frameworks- especially playwright and pytest
• Familiarity with API testing, mobile testing, and cross-browser compatibility
• Ability to write clear bug reports and detailed documentation
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release management practices 
• Experience with frontend frameworks like Vue.js and Django/Python. 
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a user-first mindset