Quality Engineering Lead

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November 23

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Dots Africa

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Compliance • SaaS • Security

Dots Africa is a leading provider of comprehensive background screening solutions, offering an all-in-one platform called Dots360. The company specializes in seamless and efficient background checks with a pay-per-check model, eliminating the need for subscription fees. Trusted by numerous organizations, Dots360 provides cloud-based software that allows businesses to manage checks from inception to completion, track progress in real-time, and generate insightful reports. The platform includes advanced biometric solutions such as fingerprint capturing for enhanced accuracy in background verification. Dots Africa focuses on helping businesses manage risk through robust verification processes and compliance with standards, ensuring data is used to enrich individuals' lives while providing organizations access to necessary information safely and flexibly.

11 - 50 employees

📋 Compliance

☁️ SaaS

🔐 Security

📋 Description

• Own the entire QA practice and lead the long-term quality strategy across the organisation. • Define, design, and implement scalable automation frameworks for API, Web, Mobile, and Database layers. • Evaluate and introduce best-in-class tools, processes, and methodologies that raise the quality bar. • Lead the transition from manual-heavy testing to a mature automation-driven approach. • Build a strong quality culture by mentoring, coaching, and upskilling the existing QA team. • Establish QA governance standards, documentation, and automation guidelines. • Drive continuous improvement and optimise test coverage, reliability, and execution times. • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure high-quality releases. • Identify quality risks early and drive shift-left testing practices with developers and analysts. • Introduce and utilise AI tools to accelerate test writing, coverage analysis, and defect detection. • Oversee end-to-end regression, performance, and integration testing efforts. • Partner with developers, analysts, operations, and product teams to plan and coordinate test activities. • Conduct root-cause analysis for defects and recommend clear remediation paths. • Establish metrics and reporting dashboards to track quality trends and release readiness. • Remain current with industry trends, emerging frameworks, and the future of automation. • Ensure our QA tools, processes, and approach scale as the systems and business grow.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of QA experience with a strong split between Automation and Manual testing. • Proven expertise in designing and maintaining automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar). • Strong programming proficiency in Java plus experience with Angular-based applications. • Solid experience testing APIs and microservices using Postman, REST-assured, or similar tools. • Strong SQL querying and experience with relational databases. • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, Agile, and modern quality engineering principles. • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps). • Proficiency with Git and modern branching strategies. • Familiarity with Docker and containerised test execution. • Experience in mobile testing (iOS and Android). • Strong analytical skills and the ability to spot gaps in processes, architecture, and test coverage. • Ability to manage multiple streams of testing in a fast-paced environment. • Track record of mentoring and upskilling junior and mid-level QA engineers. • Experience with performance testing tools is an advantage. • Experience with security testing practices is beneficial. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence engineering decisions. • Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience preferred. • ISTQB or similar certifications are a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage • Generous paid time off • Wellness program • Commitment to professional development • Regular performance reviews