Senior QA Development Specialist

Our (formerly SovTech) Story. At we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. has grown to more than 350 AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today, a number projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

African-leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale. At we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams. Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy

• At we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing-all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.
• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

• Annual Foos-Fest ️: Showcase your skills at our Foosball Festival and win quirky awards.
• AI-Powered Hackathons : Collaborate with your team to create market-ready products in 24 hours, with live music and family-friendly fun.
• Year-End Celebrations ️: Reflect and connect at our year-end events.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais : Bond with colleagues over discussions and vibes.
• Fluid Clubs : Join peers in activities like hiking and running to foster interests beyond work.
• Weekly All-Hands : Stay inspired and in the loop with weekly All-Hands sessions.
• Explore Week : Work from anywhere around the globe for one week.

• Stacos (our company currency): Reward peers and exchange for vouchers to celebrate accomplishments.
• Commission Incentives: Attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

• Internal AI Platforms: Access to closed and open-source LLMs to support growth. We love AI.
• High-Performance Culture: OKRs and annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship: One-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins with leadership and the Talent Success Team.

• Teams use AI platforms and tools to create smarter workflows and accelerate career development.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all; choose what suits you best.
• Licenses are covered; we provide internal AI platforms in a secure environment.

• Discovery Medical Aid: Prioritizing your health with quality care.
• Half-Day Birthday Leave: An afternoon off to celebrate your special day.
• Family responsibilities & Parental Benefits: Full support for work-life balance.

Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Location: Gauteng

Contract Type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Engagement Length: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Years of Experience: 5+ years in software quality assurance

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications: ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced) beneficial

Work Model: Remote (Johannesburg-based for occasional on-site days)

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar
• Solid programming/scripting ability (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• API testing experience (Postman, REST Assured, SoapUI, or similar)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Performance testing exposure (JMeter, k6) is advantageous
• Cloud environment familiarity (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites for web, mobile, and backend systems
• Design and run test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned to product risk and release cadence
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and performance testing
• Validate bug fixes, enhancements, and new features across releases
• Conduct root-cause analysis for defects and partner with engineers to resolve issues effectively
• Build and maintain scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Expand automation coverage and continuously optimise test execution speed and stability
• Improve signal-to-noise in test results (reduce flaky tests, strengthen assertions, and test data strategy)
• Work closely with developers, product owners, BAs, QA, and DevOps to improve delivery quality
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, grooming, retrospectives)
• Provide quality input during requirements, refinement, and system design discussions to catch issues early
• Track and report test results, automation coverage, and defect trends
• Produce clear quality updates and highlight key risks for stakeholders
• Maintain documentation for frameworks, test practices, and QA processes

• KPIs / Success Measures
• Automation coverage growth over time (with meaningful, stable tests)
• Reduced production defects and improved defect detection earlier in the cycle
• Faster testing cycles and reduced release validation time
• Reliability and maintainability of automation frameworks and test suites (low flakiness)
• Contribution to quality/process improvements across the SDLC
• Positive feedback from engineering and product teams on QA partnership and impact
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving
• Close attention to detail without losing sight of delivery priorities
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong prioritisation and time management in fast-moving environments