Senior Software Quality Analyst

WELCOME TO OLX

Software innovation is the driving force behind the success of Property24. We strive for outstanding user experiences on our websites, desktop, and mobile applications. We've created the leading property marketplaces in SA and Kenya, and are by no means finished. Join the tech-savvy team where quality, scale and performance are the foundations of our success.

We're always growing our products, so if you're one of SA's talented software developers, then you'd be a great addition to our team.

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade.

We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people around the world every month, through its well-loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property24, AutoTrader.

Join OLX and see how far you can go.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Analyst with a strong focus on web application testing to ensure our digital platforms deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of web technologies, test automation, and modern QA practices, as well as the ability to lead quality initiatives across multiple teams.

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test strategies for our web applications, collaborating closely with product owners, developers, and UX designers to uphold quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

What you will be doing:

Creating and maintaining both manual and automated test cases

Story testing as per the Scrum methodology

Verification of documentation during story testing

Contribute to release readiness by conducting regression, smoke, integration, and system testing

Making sure the CI builds are installed and reporting when issues occur

Release management

Following agile development methodologies and scrum management techniques

Database querying

Maintenance of test and development environments

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in testing complex software systems, with at least 2 years focused on web application testing

Strong SQL experience

Web application testing experience

Operating system and virtual machine skills

Experience in maintaining testing environments

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Analytical and logical problem-solving skills

Understanding of testing concepts and the role of a QA in Scrum

Related qualification

Nice to haves:

Strong knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs)( at least 2 years experience)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Experience with browser debugging tools and network analysis (e.g., Chrome DevTools, Charles Proxy).

Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress).

Does this sound like you:

Good attention to detail

Open to and willing to give critique

Genuinely interested in coming up with the best solutions

Shows an eagerness to learn emerging testing tools and practices, while actively sharing insights with the team.

If we're blown away by your CV, we'll call you in for an interview.

We'll give you a warm welcome, a quick test to challenge your mind and a chat to weigh up your skills and personality - simple, right? If you get the job, be prepared for a pretty great adventure

We look forward to meeting you.

To support our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with South Africa's Employment Equity Act, we collect gender and race information to help us monitor and promote equal opportunities. Please note that this information is confidential and does not influence hiring decisions, which are based solely on qualifications and experience.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us

OLX will process your personal data to assess your fit for the applied position. You may optionally consent to store your data for up to 12 months after the application process for consideration in future OLX roles. For more details on how your application data will be processed please check our Privacy Statement.