Software Quality Engineer at impact.com

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Technology, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience in both manual and automated software testing
Hands-on experience with modern test frameworks - Playwright preferred
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Strong knowledge of the ISTQB framework
Understanding of the software development lifecycle, and development best practices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Experience working in or alongside Agile teams
A strong sense of ownership, collaboration, and a growth mindset

Responsibilities

Be a domain expert in a business-critical billing and subscription product area
Understand and be a part of the lifecycle of the features that are delivered
Work with stakeholders, alongside engineers to understand the business need and solution
Shared ownership of getting the solution over the line
Own and evolve the quality strategy for your squad
Plan, define, and document test strategies and plans
Script and sign off manual test cases
Analyse requirements and provide early feedback
Continuously improve test methods, scope, and coverage
Drive innovation in QA practices, tools, and frameworks
Maintain and extend an existing Playwright-based automation suite
Run, debug, and report on regression and functional tests
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Jenkins)
Create supporting tools or scripts for test data and validation
Ensure coverage across functional, non-functional, regression, and accessibility testing
Track and manage defects throughout the SDLC
Participate in risk management activities
Recommend design improvements or corrections
Contribute to usability and accessibility testing to ensure user experience quality
Actively prevent defect recurrence through root cause analysis
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers
Review designs and specifications for clarity and testability
Support software validation efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint deliverables
Track and communicate key test metrics (coverage, pass rate, flakiness, etc.)
Maintain and document test frameworks for long-term sustainability
Proactively monitor production performance and prevent issue recurrence
Report on automation progress and test runs

Skills

Test Automation

Manual Testing

Test Strategy

Agile

Quality Assurance

Scripting

Fintech

Billing Systems

Subscription Services

impact.com

Partnership automation platform for businesses

About impact.com

Impact.com specializes in partnership automation within the digital marketing and advertising sector. The company provides a software platform that enables businesses to manage and optimize various types of partnerships, including affiliates and influencers. This platform automates key processes such as tracking, reporting, and payment processing, which helps clients save time and resources while focusing on growth strategies. Impact.com differentiates itself from competitors through its extensive global presence, with offices in major cities around the world, allowing for localized support. The company's goal is to help enterprises and large organizations scale their growth effectively through efficient partnership management, with a revenue model based on subscription fees for access to its SaaS platform.

Santa Barbara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$322.4MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging partnership management platforms increase competition, potentially eroding market share.

AI-driven marketing tools may outpace impact.com's technology, risking client attrition.

Stringent data privacy regulations could raise compliance costs and complexity.

Differentiation

Impact.com offers a comprehensive partnership management platform since 2008.

The platform supports diverse partnerships, including affiliates, influencers, and B2B.

Global presence with offices in major cities enhances localized support and expertise.

Upsides

Launch of impact.com/advocate expands into referral marketing, driving new revenue streams.

Recognition as #1 affiliate network for 2024 boosts brand credibility and client attraction.

Strategic partnerships with brands like HSN and VistaPrint indicate strong market position.

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