Inspired Testing (Intermediate Manual Functional Tester)

Inspired Testing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Testing is seeking an Intermediate Test Analyst to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing test cases, managing defects, and conducting various types of testing, including performance and usability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and develop within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate understanding of Agile methodologies and BDD/TDD.
• Ability to write complex SQL queries and manage databases.
• Experience in manual testing types and knowledge of non-functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases as outlined in the test plan and log defects.
• Perform usability, compatibility, and accessibility testing.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to grooming user stories.

Skills

SQL

Usability Testing

Performance Testing

Agile Methodology

Compatibility Testing

Accessibility Testing

Security Testing

Tools

API Testing Tools

Test Management Tools

Job description

Intermediate Test Analyst

About Us:

Inspired Testing is a leading, innovative, and forward-thinking quality engineering and software testing consultancy. Our teams of exceptional consultants and engineers provide solutions that help our customers deliver quality software faster, more effectively, and more frequently. Our brand is trusted and highly respected globally, and we are looking for experienced Intermediate Test Analysts who are inspired and motivated by the prospect of being part of our growth story.

The Team:

We're at an exciting point where there's ample opportunity to make a big impact in scaling the people, processes, and technology in service of that mission. Our team’s strength is its diversity, acceptance of new ideas, and new ways to look at old challenges. We know humans are not one-dimensional, and we celebrate the uniqueness everyone brings to the problems we solve and the culture we create.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute test cases as outlined in the test plan.

Log defects in detail and manage the defect life cycle.

Use test reporting templates to track progress and provide feedback to internal teams.

Analyse requirements to identify environmental needs and create relevant test data.

Perform usability, compatibility, device, and browser testing.

Engage in test reporting to internal teams, utilising relevant test management tools.

Write CRUD SQL queries and utilise joins to facilitate complex database testing.

Define and optimise defect management processes.

Report testing results, including NFR assessments, to external stakeholders.

Create basic test reports and dashboards, including interpretation of test results.

Conduct non-certification-level accessibility and performance testing using tools and techniques such as network tabs for performance.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to grooming user stories, and provide suggestions for improvement.

Skills and Competencies:

Fundamental understanding of relational and non-relational databases.

Ability to write select queries in SQL.

Knowledge of various manual testing types and non-functional requirements (NFRs), including usability, compatibility, accessibility, performance, and security testing.

Basic understanding of Agile methodology, BDD, and TDD concepts.

Familiarity with testing tools for API and SQL queries.

Enhanced SQL skills with the ability to manage and query complex databases.

Ability to link test cases to requirements and create non-production test data.

Proficient in creating test reports and dashboards, including the interpretation of results to stakeholders.

Intermediate understanding and involvement in Agile and SAFe methodologies.