Johannesburg: Quality & Reliability Engineer (QRE) posted by WatersEdge Solutions

January 15, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

WatersEdge Solutions

Gauteng

Other Finance/Accounting

Job Description

About the Role

WatersEdge Solutions is hiring a Quality & Reliability Engineer (QRE) to lead the charge on software stability, release quality, and development tooling for a global incentive technology platform. If you thrive in the space between engineering, QA, and operations, this is your opportunity to own quality at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Heroku)
Automate quality gates: tests, linting, coverage, type-checks
Own release processes: staging, production deployments, rollbacks, feature flags
Monitor production health via logs, Sentry, performance dashboards
Track SLIs/SLOs and report on metrics like MTTR, CFR, and defect escape rates
Support incident response and prepare operational runbooks
Maintain test automation infrastructure and flaky test backlog
Collaborate with devs to ensure testable, regression-resistant code
Integrate security checks into pipelines and uphold compliance standards (e.g. SOC 2)

Requirements

Strong CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI)
Familiarity with cloud platform pipelines (e.g., Heroku)
Proficient in Python and shell scripting (Django a bonus)
Experience managing automated test frameworks
Comfort with observability tools like Sentry and log monitors
Proven track record in delivering secure, reliable SaaS or FinTech systems

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Salary & Benefits

Competitive compensation

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About Other Finance/Accounting Jobs in Gauteng

The finance and accounting sector is a significant contributor to the economy of Gauteng, South Africa, providing numerous opportunities for professionals looking to advance their careers. With major financial institutions, banks, and multinational corporations based in the province, there is a high demand for skilled finance and accounting professionals.

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R250 000 – R350 000 per annum for junior finance professionals
R400 000 – R600 000 per annum for experienced accountants
R700 000 – R1 200 000 per annum for senior finance managers

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Financial planning and analysis
Accounting standards and compliance (e.g. IFRS)
Data analytics and reporting
Communication and interpersonal skills
Budgeting and forecasting
Risk management
Business acumen and strategic thinking

Major employers in the finance and accounting sector in Gauteng include:

Standard Bank, one of South Africa’s largest banks, with its headquarters located in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Multinational corporations such as IBM, which has a significant presence in the province, and Unilever, a leading consumer goods company.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), which is also based in the province and provides opportunities for finance professionals to work in investment banking and stockbroking.

Career growth opportunities are available in the finance and accounting sector in Gauteng, with many companies investing in training and development programs to support their employees’ career progression. Senior finance managers can move into executive roles, while experienced accountants can take on leadership positions or start their own businesses. Additionally, the JSE offers a range of training programs and certifications for finance professionals, such as the Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

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Overall, the finance and accounting sector in Gauteng presents numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional growth, with a high demand for skilled professionals and competitive salary ranges.

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