Intermediate QA Engineer Pretoria

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-King Price Group is actively recruiting for a Intermediate QA Engineer position in Pretoria. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Information Technology / Computer sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Information Technology / Computer• Location Preference: in Pretoria

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Intermediate QA Engineer position is an important role within the Information Technology / Computer sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Information Technology / Computer offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Intermediate QA Engineer position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Information Technology / Computer field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Information Technology / Computer sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Intermediate QA Engineer Company: King Price Insurance

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: IT Insurance Reference: 205844

Position Overview King Price Group seeks an Intermediate QA Engineer to maintain high-quality standards within the Long-Term Insurance sector. In this role, you will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure flawless digital solutions across our IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include test automation, manual testing, defect management, and cloud infrastructure management.

Responsibilities - Test Automation & Execution: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Katalon Studio for both web UI and API layers. Integrate automated regression suites into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, continuous feedback. Optimize the test automation object repository and custom keyword libraries. - Manual & Exploratory Testing: Conduct thorough manual exploratory, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT) on newly developed Angular web front-ends. Perform end-to-end integration testing across downstream long-term insurance policy engines, payment gateways, and CRM systems. Validate complex business logic including premium calculations, waiting periods, claims workflows, and policy schedules. - API & Backend Validation: Perform thorough API testing on Java and Spring Boot microservices. Verify database transactions, data mapping, and state changes resulting from front-end interactions. - Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Collaboration: Utilize AWS cloud tools (such as CloudWatch) to review logs, identify runtime exceptions, and isolate root causes of application defects. Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners in an Agile/Scrum environment to refine requirements and acceptance criteria. - Defect Management & Documentation: Log detailed, reproducible bug reports with clear steps, screenshots, and log snippets within Jira. Document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and matrix reports to track overall software quality and release readiness.

Requirements & Qualifications Technical Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years in a formal Software Quality Assurance role. Proven, hands-on experience building and maintaining web UI and API test automation using Katalon Studio. Deep understanding of web application testing, specifically identifying and interacting with dynamic elements in Angular applications. Strong conceptual understanding of microservices architecture (Java / Spring Boot) and basic ability to read/understand code structures or construct API payloads. Experience executing tests or checking system health within an AWS cloud environment. Proficient in writing intermediate SQL queries to validate complex data configurations and backend transformations. Previous experience working within Life Insurance, Funeral Cover, Endowments, or broader FinTech/Banking spaces is highly advantageous. Understanding of regulatory standards like POPIA and strict data security protocols for financial services.

Skills and Attributes Excellent problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Clear verbal and written English communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.