Permanent
QA Specialist (Software Tester) - Hybrid
West Coast Personnel
Unknown, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: West Coast Personnel
There is an opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to join a collaborative software team delivering high-quality digital solutions for the agricultural export sector. The role involves testing web-based systems supporting logistics, financial processing, compliance, and supply chain traceability, while working closely with developers and business analysts to ensure software meets business and user needs.
Key Features of the Platform
* End-to-end product visibility and traceability across the supply chain
* Protocol and compliance management
* Supply and demand coordination
* Financial and cost management functionality
* Operational reporting and management insights
* Planning, orders, logistics, and financial modules
* Real-time dashboards for operational and strategic decision-making
* Mobile application integration
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct exploratory, functional, usability, and regression testing across multiple environments
* Execute regression testing after releases to ensure system stability and performance
* Design, develop, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts
* Build and maintain automated test suites using Test Café (TypeScript)
* Perform root cause analysis on defects and clearly document findings
* Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate business and client requirements
* Collaborate with development, business analysis, and support teams to ensure alignment
* Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation (SOPs)
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
* ISTQB certification advantageous
* Minimum 4+ years’ experience in software quality assurance or testing roles
* Strong experience in both manual and automated testing environments
* Experience with functional, integration, performance, and regression testing
* Experience testing web and mobile applications (GUI, backend, and UAT)
* Proficiency in Test Café (TypeScript) for test automation
* Strong SQL skills for data validation and backend testing
* API testing experience using tools such as Postman
* Familiarity with development technologies such as Java, C#, .NET, or Clarion
* Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
* Exposure to agricultural systems or traceability platforms advantageous
* Experience working within Agile environments
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD integration for QA processes
What’s Offered
* Opportunity to contribute to impactful solutions within the agricultural supply chain ecosystem
* Collaborative and innovation-focused working environment
* Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
* Exposure to complex, enterprise-level systems with real-world impact