Software Test Engineer (Embedded/Firmware) – Modderfontein – Salary R55 000 to R60 000 CTC

Car Allowance, Plus, Med Aid, Retirement benefit - Pension/Provident & Group Life, Plus, Fuel Claim monthly for both Private & Business travel

A leading technology and manufacturing business is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join its team in Modderfontein. This role focuses on manual and automated testing of embedded/firmware-driven products, ensuring quality and performance against software requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute manual + automated test scripts
• Design test cases to uncover defects and validate feature implementation
• Perform informal firmware testing alongside development engineers during build stages
• Plan and manage formal testing cycles, including reporting and documentation
• Analyse software changes to support accurate test planning
• Maintain test plans, procedures, and acceptance reports
• Support continuous improvement in testing practices and team workflows

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BTech (Electronics) or equivalent engineering qualification
• 5–10 years of experience in software development/testing (ideally embedded/firmware)
• Strong understanding of QA principles, test methodologies, and SDLC
• Confident communicator with cross-functional teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Advantageous

• ISTQB certification (Foundation or Advanced)
• Exposure to technical training/mentoring or technical project coordination

If you're a proactive, structured tester who enjoys working close to hardware and development teams—this ones for you.