Senior QA Engineer needed to join our team, to work primarily on ecommerce solutions. You'll be hands‑on with both manual and automated testing, embedded within agile scrum teams, and collaborating closely with developers throughout the delivery lifecycle. The opportunity: You're someone who's curious, pragmatic, and comfortable working in fast‑moving environments. You know when to script and when to explore. You're not afraid of APIs, logs, or digging into the backend to understand what's really happening. But beyond the technical—you're a strong communicator. You can explain issues clearly, present testing outcomes with confidence, and hold your own in client conversations. You're always looking for better ways to do things, whether that's improving a process, trying a new tool, or bringing fresh thinking to how we approach quality. You're a continuous learner who takes ownership of your own growth. What you’ll be doing: Design, document, and execute test cases across web applications, APIs, and backend systems Perform system testing, system integration testing, and exploratory testing Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and contribute to their reliability Work in a shift-left approach—participating in refinements, planning, and requirements analysis to catch issues early Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps, collaborating with developers on root cause analysis Query and analyse data from various sources (databases, logs, monitoring tools) to investigate issues and validate behaviour Contribute to process improvements, and ways of working within your scrum team Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to both internal teams and clients Participate in client‑facing meetings such as demos, triage calls, and release discussions Proactively identify opportunities to improve quality, tooling, or processes—and act on them What we want from you: Solid experience in QA or test engineering Experience testing ecommerce or transactional platforms —you understand customer journeys, checkout flows, payments, and integrations A strong balance of manual testing expertise and hands‑on automation skills Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf) to accelerate your work Comfortable with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and working with backend data—querying databases, reading logs, validating data flows Experience working within agile scrum environments—sprints, standups, refinements, and retros Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and practices Excellent communication skills —written and verbal—with the confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders A genuine continuous learning mindset —you stay curious, seek feedback, and actively develop your skills An innovative streak —you look for smarter ways to work and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong problem‑solving instincts Adaptable and open to evolving how you work, including adopting modern tools and approaches Experience with performance or security testing Familiarity with cloud platforms or containerised environments Exposure to accessibility testing standards (WCAG) What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact‑driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage. We lead with Heart , fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human‑centric work flourish.We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.And we champion Courage , inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday. WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Qa Engineer
VML ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS
cape town, cape town
Published 15 days ago
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