Role: Software Quality Engineer

Location: Cape Town / Johannesburg (Hybrid / Onsite as required)

Engagement: Contract Minimum 6 months

Start: 1st June 2026

Role Summary

The Software Quality Engineer will drive quality assurance across multiple projects, lead QA initiatives, mentor engineers, and advance testing and automation strategies. The role partners closely with development, architecture, and business teams to ensure high-quality software delivery across the SDLC.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to and improve QA frameworks, standards, and practices. Ensure functional and non-functional testability of requirements. Monitor and improve quality delivery across teams. Mentor junior and intermediate engineers. Drive automation, performance, and security testing initiatives. Engage stakeholders throughout the SDLC. Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps-aligned quality practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong backend and frontend testing experience. Proven test automation framework design and maintenance. API and system interface testing experience. Performance and security testing using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP ZAP, and Burp Suite. CI/CD and DevOps experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes). Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.

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