Role Purpose

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability, functionality, and effectiveness of the Hermes suite of products, an advanced institutional equity trading system for South African stockbrokers. While the core function of this role is Quality Assurance, it operates with the breadth and depth of a Systems Analyst. This role is much broader than pure testing; it requires an analytical thinker who can look beyond individual bugs to understand system‑wide behavior, complex interactions, and the broader financial infrastructure. This is a high‑impact role operating in a live trading environment. The Quality Assurance Engineer will act as the primary point of contact for investigating complex production issues, often under significant time constraints. The ability to maintain composure and think clearly under pressure during critical incidents is essential to success in this position.

Operational Context & Technical Complexity