Firmware Tester

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POSITION INFO:

Job Overview

• Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng
• Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
• Work Model: Hybrid (2 days remote per week after probation)

Looking for a role where your testing skills truly matter? Join a team that delivers innovative medical technology solutions and ensures the highest quality and reliability in every product.

What you will be doing:

• Test firmware and software across multiple platforms – from embedded devices to mobile apps (iOS and Android).
• Create, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and documentation.
• Analyse application logs, identify issues, and report them to the development team.
• Test device connectivity, hardware-software interactions (audio routing, microphone and speaker behaviour, LEDs), and Bluetooth performance.
• Work with oscilloscopes, serial logs, and firmware flashing tools.
• Perform regression testing, smoke testing, functional testing, and post-deployment testing.
• Collaborate with developers and hardware engineers in an Agile environment using tools such as JIRA.
• Contribute to the automation of testing processes where feasible.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements (FDA, CE, ISO).

What they are looking for:

• 3–5 years of experience in software and firmware testing.
• A qualification or certification in software testing (a diploma/degree in a software-related field is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (SDLC and STLC).
• Experience with automated testing tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with coding (HTML, JavaScript, Kotlin or Swift preferred).
• Hands-on experience in documenting and maintaining software test artifacts.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and JIRA processes.
• Comfortable working with hardware-related testing tools and analysing hardware-software interactions.
• Advantageous: experience testing Bluetooth-enabled devices and medical device software.

Why join:

Your work will directly contribute to the development of medical devices that make a difference in people’s lives. This is your chance to be part of a team where precision and quality have a meaningful purpose – improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive annual Total Cost to Company (TCTC) package.
• 13th cheque.
• Pension fund contribution.
• Risk benefit contribution.
• Hybrid working model (after probation).
• The opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company that values quality and innovation.