Specialist QA Engineer

SPECD (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Specialist QA Engineer for a 12-month contract to ensure the quality of banking systems. The role involves designing testing strategies, leading automation efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust applications in a high-impact financial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with functional, usability, performance, and security testing.
• Ability to document defects clearly with reproduction steps.
• Hands-on experience executing manual tests across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.

Responsibilities

• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
• Execute functional and automated tests.
• Prepare reports on testing activities and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

3-5 years in manual and automation testing

Tools

Git

JIRA

TestRail

Confluence

Job description

We're seeking a sharp and driven Specialist QA Engineer to play a key role in safeguarding the quality and integrity of our cutting-edge banking systems. You'll design smart testing strategies, lead automation efforts, and work alongside top-tier teams to ensure our platforms are secure, reliable, and fully compliant. If you're excited by the challenge of delivering flawless tech in a high-impact financial environment, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Job Description

Position: Specialist QA Engineer

Employment Type: 12 Months Contract

Work Location: Onsite

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic Branch Forex Team. In this role, you'll ensure our application is robust, user-friendly, and performs at its best. If you love diving into details, identifying issues others might miss, and take pride in delivering top-quality solutions, we want to hear from you. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to troubleshoot, innovate, and elevate our app's quality, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment where quality matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
2. Execute functional and automated tests.
3. Prepare reports on testing activities and communicate findings to stakeholders.
4. Track and report defects.
5. Engage with clients to understand product requirements.
6. Participate in design reviews, providing input on requirements and potential issues.
7. Test across various environments including web, mobile, and desktop applications.

Mandatory and Technical Skills

1. Understanding of fundamental testing concepts, including test case design, execution, regression testing, and reporting.
2. Experience with different testing types: functional, usability, performance, security.
3. Proficiency with defect tracking tools and managing defect reports.
4. Ability to document defects clearly with reproduction steps and expected vs. actual results.
5. Experience creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
6. Maintaining and updating test documentation as software evolves.
7. Hands-on experience executing manual tests across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
8. Ability to understand and modify automation scripts.
9. Analytical skills to identify defects and troubleshoot issues.
10. Knowledge of testing methodologies such as black-box, white-box, regression, and usability testing.
11. Experience with automation testing and tools like Git, JIRA, TestRail, Confluence.
12. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Beneficial Skills

1. Attention to detail and logical thinking.
2. Team-oriented and able to handle pressure.
3. Organized and methodical approach.
4. Understanding of API testing, tools like Postman or SoapUI, and API validation.
5. Knowledge of Forex within the Banking Sector.

Qualifications and Experience

1. 3-5 years in manual and automation testing.
2. Understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
3. Experience with testing in web, mobile, and desktop environments.
4. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
5. Experience working in Agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban.

Package & Remuneration

Compensation will be based on qualifications, industry experience, and previous earnings.