Lead : Technical & Application Testing

Fempower Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT sector is seeking a Lead: Technical & Application Testing to oversee software testing processes and manage testing teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in software testing. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in developing testing strategies and ensuring quality application delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years in software testing.
• Experience in developing complex testing strategies.
• Proven success as a technical team leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing processes for software before deployment.
• Create and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Manage testing teams and ensure high-quality application delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Testing

Quality Assurance

Test Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL)

Postgraduate Degree in relevant fields

ITIL certification

Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT)

Tools

ARIS

SAP

Microsoft Applications

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of a Lead: Technical & Application Testing is responsible for the testing aspects of a solution introduced into existing and new applications.

This role oversees the process of testing software before deployment into production environments, manages testing teams, provides technical testing guidance, and ensures high-quality application delivery.

It is accountable for creating and executing comprehensive test strategies and plans aligned with project requirements.

Additionally, the role involves creating testing plans, assessing which cases need testing, and developing test cases.

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

• Academic Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent. ISTQB Foundation Level certification (CTFL). Postgraduate Degree in relevant fields is ideal. Additional certifications include ITIL, Certified Tester Mobile Application Testing (CT-MAT).

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 6-8 years in software testing.
• Experience in developing complex testing strategies and plans.
• Proficiency in technical testing reviews and application solution test designs.
• Proven success as a technical team leader in testing environments.
• Experience in planning and executing UAT and Regression Testing.
• General awareness of technologies such as ARIS, SAP, Microsoft Applications.

Critical Competencies

• Experience across the full software quality assurance lifecycle.
• Leadership experience as a Test Lead, including managing a test automation team.
• Ability to coordinate testing within scope and interact with various specialists to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Perform QA duties related to internal testing resources.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in a business environment.