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 Ict / 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: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Ict / Computer• Location Preference: in Pretoria

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-ICT professionals in Intermediate QA Engineer positions drive digital innovation. This role is crucial for businesses undergoing digital transformation in South Africa.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Ict / 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 Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Ict / Computer field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Ict / 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: Mid-Level QA Engineer Company: King Price Group

Salary: Competitive, in line with market standards

Position Type: Permanent Sectors: IT and Insurance Reference Number: 205844

Job Overview

King Price Group is currently seeking an experienced Mid-Level QA Engineer to join our team.

This role focuses on ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our digital solutions in the Long-Term Insurance sector. The successful candidate will combine manual exploratory testing and automated test engineering to validate both Angular front-ends and Java/Spring Boot microservices hosted on AWS. Utilizing Katalon Studio as our main automation tool, you will play a key role in enhancing our release cycles while upholding strict financial compliance and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation & Execution (Katalon Studio)

• Design, create, maintain, and execute modular, reusable automated test scripts using Katalon Studio for web UI and API layers. • Integrate automated regression tests into our CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous, rapid feedback. • Maintain and optimize the test automation object repository and custom keyword libraries.

Manual & Exploratory Testing

• Conduct comprehensive manual exploratory, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT) on newly developed Angular web front-ends. • Perform end-to-end integration testing across 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

• Execute 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 in Jira. • Document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and matrix reports to track overall software quality and release readiness.

Requirements & Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years in a formal Software Quality Assurance role. • Proven experience in building and maintaining web UI and API test automation using Katalon Studio. • Deep understanding of web application testing, especially in Angular applications. • Strong conceptual understanding of microservices architecture (Java/Spring Boot) with the 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 in Life Insurance, Funeral Cover, Endowments, or broader FinTech/Banking sectors 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. • Should you not receive feedback on your application within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you.