Role: Software Quality Engineer
Location: Cape Town / Johannesburg (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
Engagement: Contract Minimum 6 months
Start: 1st June 2026
Role Summary
The Software Quality Engineer will drive quality assurance across multiple projects, lead QA initiatives, mentor engineers, and advance testing and automation strategies. The role partners closely with development, architecture, and business teams to ensure high-quality software delivery across the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to and improve QA frameworks, standards, and practices.
- Ensure functional and non-functional testability of requirements.
- Monitor and improve quality delivery across teams.
- Mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
- Drive automation, performance, and security testing initiatives.
- Engage stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps-aligned quality practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong backend and frontend testing experience.
- Proven test automation framework design and maintenance.
- API and system interface testing experience.
- Performance and security testing using tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP ZAP, and Burp Suite.
- CI/CD and DevOps experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.
Skills Required
- Strong backend and frontend testing experience
- Proven test automation framework design and maintenance
- API and system interface testing experience
- Performance and security testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
- CI/CD and DevOps experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes
- Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
What We Do
Inspired Testing is a pure-play software testing company that has a dedicated focus on software testing solutions for clients globally. We are driven to solve complex problems with adaptable solutions and collectively tap into shared experiences, creative skills, and world-class expertise. The demand for advanced technologies is accelerating rapidly. Pushing more and more companies to embark on their digital transformation journeys and increasing the need for software testing in quality software engineering. Inspired Testing is an international team of industry specialists united by a single purpose - To Make Way for Potential. Our best-in-class software engineers lead the way in delivering technically relevant, scalable, and fit-for-purpose software testing solutions that give you the confidence to forge ahead. Inspired Testing is the partner of choice for businesses looking to harness digital disruption for sustainable success.
