Job Description

Python/Django QA Tester (JB5455)
Bellville, Cape Town (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Negotiable
Permanent
This role is ideal for a hands-on QA tester with strong Python skills and a deep understanding of how code, APIs, and system architecture work together.
Youll work across insurance and payments systems, focusing on testing, code quality, and performance.
Minimum Requirements:
Completed IT or Applied Maths-related degree preferred
3 or more years of QA automation or SDET experience
2 or more years experience mentoring junior team members
Python and Django testing tools
Strong API testing (Postman, Requests)
Pytest, Selenium, Playwright, or Locust
SQL, Docker, Bitbucket, Jira
CI/CD, agile, and performance-aware
insurance/payments background
Duties and Responsibilities:
75% automation and test execution
25% code, API, and system troubleshooting
Own test plans, write automated scripts, and debug performance
Collaborate with devs and business
Identify risks, track bugs, mentor juniors
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
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