Software Development Engineer in Test Social Places
6 days ago
Software Development Engineer in Test Role overview: As a SDET, you will be an integral part of our agile development team, responsible for upholding the highest standards of software quality. You will be instrumental in the entire software development lifecycle, from early-stage testing in development environments to ensuring release readiness in pre-deployment. This role requires a strong understanding of both quality assurance methodologies and practical software development, with a focus on creating scalable and efficient testing solutions. You will champion quality practices, leverage automation, and explore innovative tools to optimize our testing processes. Key responsibilities: Quality assurance & testing strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features, enhancements and bug fixes across various applications. Conduct thorough testing of pull requests locally within the development environment to catch issues early in the development cycle. Perform rigorous testing in pre-deployment (test) environments to validate functionality, performance, and user experience before production releases. Collaborate with product owners and developers to understand requirements and translate them into effective testing strategies. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing methodologies and best practices. Test automation & development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for applications built with JavaScript (Vue.js) and PHP (Symfony), among other technologies. Integrate automated tests into our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Identify opportunities for automation to increase efficiency and coverage of testing efforts. Write clean, maintainable, and reusable test code. Projects & strategic initiatives Lead cross-functional projects that improve operational efficiency, scalability and delivery. Drive alignment across Digital Operations, Finance, Marketing, HR and Ads teams to meet strategic objectives. Own the rollout of operational frameworks (OKRs, EOS, etc.) and ensure accountability. Support the CEO in executing major initiatives, partnerships and business growth strategies. Requirements Proven experience as a COO, Chief of Staff, General Manager, or similar executive role 5+ years in a senior management capacity Experience in a SaaS business Project management expertise (certifications like PMP, Agile a plus) Experience rolling out operational frameworks (e.g., EOS, OKRs) Proven experience overseeing multiple departments and leading department heads Background in the marketing industry, advertising, MarTech, SaaS, or a related digital-first business Strong understanding of SaaS financial metrics (MRR, ARR, CAC, LTV, churn) and business drivers Demonstrated success in scaling operations and driving cross-functional alignment Financial literacy with experience guiding budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities Proficient in project management and operational execution in fast-paced environments Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Software Development Engineer in Test
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET) About us Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since 2015, we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard. Operating in 49+...
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AI Operations
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeAI Operations & Strategy Engineer About us: Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since 2015, we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard. Operating in 49+ countries, we...
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Ai Operations
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeAbout us Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard. Operating in 49+ countries, we are proud to serve some of the world's...
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Financial Administrator Social Places
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeFinancial Administrator About Us Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard, we operate in 49+ countries and proudly serve...
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Financial Administrator Social Places
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeFinancial Administrator About us Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since 2015, we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard. Operating in 49+ countries, we are proud...
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Client Insights
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeClient Insights & Reporting Specialist Role overview Social Places is seeking a Client Insights & Reporting Specialist to own the delivery of high-quality client-facing reports, presentations, and insights across our account management portfolio. This role blends strong analytical capability, compelling storytelling, and design sensibility to transform...
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Digital Associate
1 week ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full time**About Us** Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town, operating since 2015. We have created proprietary marketing and CRM software that allows our clients to manage their digital eco-system across a range of digital platforms from a single dashboard. You can watch our overview video here: Watch Here....
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General Manager – People, Finance
6 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full timeGeneral Manager – People, Finance & Projects Role overview: We are hiring a General Manager – People, Finance & Projects to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building high-performing teams, aligning financial strategy and driving strategic initiatives across departments. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a...
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Digital Associate
3 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Social Places Full time**About us**: Social Places is an award-winning marketing technology agency based in Century City, Cape Town. Since 2015, we have developed proprietary marketing and CRM software that enables our clients to manage their digital ecosystem seamlessly across multiple platforms from a single dashboard. Operating in 49+ countries, we are proud to serve some of...
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Software Development Engineer in Test
1 week ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Global Kinetic Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per yearAbout Global Kinetic We are a group of highly fuelled software engineering specialists that have helped build some of the most disruptive technology products for our customers over more than a decade. We have successfully helped dozens of large financial institutions execute on their digital product and enterprise software engineering initiatives. Global...
