Role Snapshot
QA Automation Engineer at Noodle, a leading higher education technology partner, responsible for developing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure to ensure quality across products that serve universities globally. This role supports Noodle's mission to empower universities through reliable, efficient technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality across Noodle's platform. Collaborate with development and product teams to identify testing requirements, report defects, and improve overall software quality and release processes.
Skills & Tools: Strong proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Python, Java); experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing methodologies. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience in QA automation. Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and software quality assurance processes.
Location: Remote - Remote, South Africa
Compensation: R480K–R720K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.
Noodle Africa Benefits:: Work from the comfort of your home office! Great compensation package Tools you need on us! Laptop (Mac is our computer of choice) and EcoFlow inverter 12 weeks paid Parental Leave benefits 20 working days annual leave + 10 paid national holidays Medical/RA benefit Internet benefits Full access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through Company Wellness Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
The position will be located in South Africa and travel may be expected periodically for company/team events and client meetings either in South Africa or the Noodle office in New York.
Eligibility Requirements:
This position is based in South Africa. Applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in South Africa and must maintain residency within South Africa throughout their employment. Proof of eligibility and residency will be required upon hiring.
At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.
Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.