Staff QA Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff QA Engineer !!

Location:

Durban, South Africa Job  As a member of a collaborative engineering team, the Staff QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software, firmware, and integrated system solutions. The candidate will provide technical leadership in quality assurance activities, define testing strategies, drive automation initiatives, and ensure products meet customer and business requirements before release. The role requires strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of testing methodologies, and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in an Agile development environment.

Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here:  and  Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS): HID Physical Access Control Solutions (PACS) is at the forefront of securing spaces with advanced, reliable access control solutions.

From cutting‑edge readers, credentials and controllers, to mobile and biometric technologies, HID PACS empowers organizations worldwide to protect their people, property and assets with scalable, high‑quality solutions. This is more than a job – it’s your chance to join an industry leader to drive innovation in access control and make a real impact on global security solutions.

• Collaborate with Agile Team members to understand project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Define comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for software, firmware, hardware, and integrated system solutions.
• Lead quality assurance activities across multiple projects and provide technical guidance to QA engineers and development teams.
• Drive the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks and automated regression testing.
• Execute manual and automated testing to identify defects and verify product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve complex defects.
• Mentor QA engineers and promote best practices in testing, automation, and quality assurance.
• Define processes for and oversee the work done by the other QA/test engineers.

• 7+ years' experience as a Software Quality Engineer.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools, for example JIRA and Test Rail.
• Experience with functional testing, automation, and regression testing.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high‑quality software solutions.
• Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) and Test Methodologies from project definition to post‑deployment documentation cycles.

• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification.
• Experience with embedded systems and firmware testing.
• Experience with Windows applications, Web applications, REST APIs, and integrated system testing.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD environments.
• Experience with containerization and virtual machine technologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Power Shell, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with networking and communication protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, RS485, SSL/TLS, XML, JSON, and REST services.
• Experience working with high‑reliability, security, or access control systems.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  and tools like Snyk and Zaproxy.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part…