Intermediate QA Tester

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Gauteng is seeking an Intermediate QA Tester to enhance their team. The role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying bugs, and collaborating closely with developers. Applicants should have over 4 years of testing experience and a strong understanding of QA methodologies. Familiarity with tools such as JIRA and Selenium is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing or QA.
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze system specifications and requirements.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases.
• Identify and document thoroughly any bugs or defects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Selenium

Postman

JIRA

TestRail

Git

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Intermediate QA Tester to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and fellow testers to ensure our software products meet high standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze system specifications and requirements

Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases (manual and automated)

Identify, record, and document thoroughly any bugs or defects

Perform regression testing when bugs are resolved

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts

Suggest process improvements to enhance product quality and testing efficiency

Work with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in software testing or QA

Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Experience with both manual and automated testing (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Cypress)

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Experience with API testing and tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

ISTQB certification or similar

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Exposure to performance or security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, OWASP ZAP)

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git )