Application Software Tester

Smoke Customer Intelligence Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A software quality assurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Application Tester. The role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of software solutions, collaborating with developers and product managers, and performing thorough testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manual testing, attention to detail, and a passion for quality assurance. Benefits include flexible working hours, training budgets, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

15 days annual leave

Financial Benefits: Funeral, Death and Disability Policy

Flexible weekly working hours

Personal Development Plans

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of manual testing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality assurance.
• Experience with defect tracking and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of test cycles.
• Maintain quality of defect reporting.
• Track and report defects post-deployment.
• Prepare and maintain test plans and reports.

Skills

Manual testing processes

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Job description

Software Application Tester Physical location of position : Olivedale, Johannesburg Position of reporting manager : Application Development Manager Company Culture : We're a company of people, not numbers.

We work closely, care about each other, and also trust each other to do the right thing.

Culture and Values

As a company, we put a lot of effort into maintaining this culture, and frequently survey ourselves to ensure we're on track.

Annual culture days enable us to explore the feedback, and we have captured our culture in our mantras. It is imperative that our entire team understands what we stand for, and to stand up for it!

Purpose of the job

We are seeking a Software Application Tester to join our team and help ensure the quality and reliability of our software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of manual testing processes, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for quality assurance.

In this role, you will collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to execute test plans, identify defects, and support the delivery of high-quality software.

Salary & Benefits

Market-related TCTC per month – Based on skill and qualification of the candidate. Financial Benefits: Funeral, Death and Disability Policy (Group Life Policy). Other Benefits: 15 Days annual leave per annum. Some leave days may be "gifted" from the Company to you during our annual shut-down over the December – January period. Company social committee managed by the staff to decide how we do social events and team building – driving our really amazing Company culture. Flexible weekly working hours. Close-knit professional team that looks after each other!

We are big supporters of individual growth and learning and this is something we incorporate into the business constantly. We have budgets to help with studies, Personal Development Plans (PDPs) to ensure mentorship and coaching, as well as processes to expose you to new technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that the average time taken to execute a test cycle is within the desired timeframes.
• Ensure quality of reported defects in terms of reproduction steps, screenshots, and descriptions.
• Measure the ratio of defects found during testing to total defects (including those found in production).
• Track defects reported by end-users post-deployment.
• Measure percentage coverage of functionality and / or features from the signed-off BRS and additional requirements added to the BRS in an appendix.
• Measure the ratio of test cases executed versus planned within the given timeline.
• Subjective score based on teamwork and contributions during team discussions or sprint ceremonies.
• Participation in training or upskilling sessions to learn new testing techniques or tools.
• Prepare and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Assist with regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing efforts.
• Maintain testing documentation to ensure knowledge.