Quality Assurance Specialist

SimplePay’s purpose is to pick a fight against mediocrity. We must do our part to make people feel we care - because we do. A lot.  Our mission is to make this world more human, and we’re looking for enthusiastic people to help us achieve this. Our 50,000+ customers (businesses in South Africa, Ireland, Hong Kong, and Singapore) need to feel appreciated in every interaction with us and our product. To achieve this, we need a strong team of well-selected, well-trained, happy, healthy and motivated people. This is where you come in.  Joining our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist , you will work with our existing QA team and other teams and individuals to ensure we deliver the most accurate and user-friendly product possible. We pride ourselves on our human culture and provide an environment with plenty of growth opportunities. Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• An ISTQB certification and/or any relevant qualifications related to Quality Assurance.
• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar role in a hybrid or fully remote and high-performing team.
• Proven experience in QA, with exposure to or experience in software testing environments , preferably in tech, finance, or payroll-related domains.
• Abundant self-drive, with a strong ability to take ownership and deliver quality results in a fast-paced , deadline-driven environment.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience in automated testing frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium. 
• A track record in creating and executing test plans for new features , enhancements , and bug fixes .

• Skill in identifying edge cases and testing beyond typical scenarios .
• Familiarity with automation tools and contributing to test suite growth .

• Strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude , with a keen eye for complex system issues.
• Excellent written communication skills to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and expanding QA and automation practices .

Core Responsibilities:

• To follow testing instructions and create test plans to validate new features, enhancements, and bug fixes - ensuring system changes behave as expected with no regressions.
• To be comfortable with automated test frameworks - with the ability to create, enhance and maintain existing automated test scenarios.
• To test beyond typical scenarios to identify edge cases that may have been missed.
• To provide clear, comprehensive feedback on test results, including failures and improvement suggestions.
• To expand on testing instructions and modify test plans based on feedback and testing outcomes
• To contribute to the improvement of QA processes, documentation and best practices.

What’s in it for you?💰 Competitive Salary 🌐 Location: Fully remote / work-from-home environment ⏰ Working Hours: Full time, office hours, Mon - Fri (no weekends, evenings or shift work)🌴 Annual Leave: 20 days/year 👫 Supportive Team: in a growth-minded company with opportunities to learn and grow Additional Notes:

• This role is fully remote. Candidates situated within GMT and GMT+5 time zones will be considered. 
• You must have a reliable and stable internet connection and a suitable workspace. 

SimplePay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. SimplePay Careers