TRAFFIC Western Cape

Software Development Engineer in Test Social Places

Social Places
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Job Description

Software Development Engineer in Test Role overview:

As a SDET, you will be an integral part of our agile development team, responsible for upholding the highest standards of software quality. You will be instrumental in the entire software development lifecycle, from early-stage testing in development environments to ensuring release readiness in pre-deployment.

This role requires a strong understanding of both quality assurance methodologies and practical software development, with a focus on creating scalable and efficient testing solutions. You will champion quality practices, leverage automation, and explore innovative tools to optimize our testing processes.

Key responsibilities: Quality assurance & testing strategy:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features, enhancements and bug fixes across various applications.
  • Conduct thorough testing of pull requests locally within the development environment to catch issues early in the development cycle.
  • Perform rigorous testing in pre-deployment (test) environments to validate functionality, performance, and user experience before production releases.
  • Collaborate with product owners and developers to understand requirements and translate them into effective testing strategies.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing methodologies and best practices.
Test automation & development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for applications built with JavaScript (Vue.js) and PHP (Symfony), among other technologies.
  • Integrate automated tests into our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Identify opportunities for automation to increase efficiency and coverage of testing efforts.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and reusable test code.
Projects & strategic initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional projects that improve operational efficiency, scalability and delivery.
  • Drive alignment across Digital Operations, Finance, Marketing, HR and Ads teams to meet strategic objectives.
  • Own the rollout of operational frameworks (OKRs, EOS, etc.) and ensure accountability.
  • Support the CEO in executing major initiatives, partnerships and business growth strategies.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a COO, Chief of Staff, General Manager, or similar executive role
  • 5+ years in a senior management capacity
  • Experience in a SaaS business
  • Project management expertise (certifications like PMP, Agile a plus)
  • Experience rolling out operational frameworks (e.g., EOS, OKRs)
  • Proven experience overseeing multiple departments and leading department heads
  • Background in the marketing industry, advertising, MarTech, SaaS, or a related digital-first business
  • Strong understanding of SaaS financial metrics (MRR, ARR, CAC, LTV, churn) and business drivers
  • Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving cross-functional alignment
  • Financial literacy with experience guiding budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities
  • Proficient in project management and operational execution in fast-paced environments
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus

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