Job Description

Lead the quality assurance revolution for cutting-edge Zero Trust security solutions that protect global automotive infrastructure!
Become the testing champion, where your comprehensive QA expertise will ensure bulletproof security and reliability across multi-platform environments and revolutionary Zero Trust architectures!
Cutting-edge security testing and Zero Trust QA
Hybrid and remote working flexibility
Senior leadership role in global QA initiatives
POSITION: Contract: 01 January 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 January 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Home Office rotation
Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience
• 3-5+ years' comprehensive Software Testing experience
• ISTQB Advanced Level Agile Technical Tester or ISEB Intermediate Certificate in Software Testing
• Agile working experience (Mandatory)
• Focus on Zero Trust Initiative testing and security validation
• Senior-level experience in test planning and team coordination
• Multi-platform testing expertise across web, mobile, and desktop

Essential Skills Requirements

• Manual, Functional, Technical, and Automation Testing expertise
• Comprehensive testing methodologies: Regression, Security, Reliability, Performance, Path and Condition, API, Maintainability, Negative, Portability Testing
• Mobile testing across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems
• Test Case/Script creation and analysis including Technical Test Cases
• Advanced defect management and JIRA workflow adherence
• Proficiency with testing tools: JIRA, Xray, Confluence, Jenkins, Postman, SOAPUI, IntelliJ IDE, BrowserStack, axeMonitor
• Zero Trust security testing methodologies and validation
• Cross-platform compatibility testing and validation

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• Application testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
• Infrastructure component testing (servers, networks, cloud environments)
• Systems engineering concepts and integration understanding
• Technology integration testing and validation
• Test automation framework development
• Performance testing tools and methodologies
• Security vulnerability assessment capabilities
• Cloud environment testing expertise
• Continuous integration and deployment testing
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Role Requirements

• Analyze and understand complex business processes from end-to-end
• Define and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies
• Conduct planning and effort estimation for test case execution across projects
• Collaborate effectively with test analysts, developers, and stakeholders
• Coordinate with external vendors and third-party integration partners
• Act as Zero Trust Testing point of contact between Developers and Testing teams
• Coordinate test data creation with development teams and test analysts
• Ensure appropriate test environment access levels and security protocols
• Execute Manual, Functional, Frontend, Backend, and Technical Testing including scripting
• Develop automation scripts ensuring readiness for handover to automation teams
• Conduct specialized testing: Regression, Security, Reliability, Performance, Path and Condition, Maintainability, Portability
• Perform comprehensive mobile testing across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems
• Plan, organize, and support Test Case/Script creation and technical analysis
• Interpret testing results and manage defect logging in JIRA with detailed analysis
• Provide comprehensive reporting on test results and analysis to stakeholders
• Manage defect lifecycle including follow-up on fixes and clear JIRA documentation
• Prepare and communicate detailed test reports to stakeholders with attention to accuracy
• Execute manual test cases and defect retesting when automation fails
• Track new and changed requirements ensuring coverage in automated testing
• Meet with end users to gather requirements for test scripting and validation
• Analyze and implement business requirement specifications from QA perspective
• Review system proposals and provide expert QA input and recommendations
• Develop readable, extendable, reusable, scalable, and efficient testing scripts
• Ensure seamless handover capabilities with minimal transition requirements
• Maintain compliance and adherence to standards for audit and quality assurance
• Update user stories in JIRA and maintain documentation in Confluence
• Secure user sign-offs and prepare production deployment testing plans
• Prepare comprehensive system/functional documentation and user manuals
• Escalate deviations, blockers, and impediments to relevant leadership
• Additional responsibilities as per AWM Charter or department manager direction

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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