Intermediate Software Quality Engineer

Winning Form; Durban; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Winning Form in Durban, South Africa is seeking a skilled software tester to enhance their testing team. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing automation scripts, executing technical tests, and managing defects.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in software testing and hold relevant qualifications. If you possess a proactive mindset and a commitment to teamwork, apply now!

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a software testing role.
• Experience in developing automation and load testing scripts.
• Ability to perform critical test execution and defect management.

Responsibilities

• Examine documentation like business requirements to derive test estimates.
• Develop automation and load testing scripts adhering to best practices.
• Execute technical tests using relevant tools and methods.
• Log defects during testing and follow up on progress.
• Conduct retesting and regression testing for software changes.
• Create test progress and completion reports.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing through documentation and training.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Teamwork and ethical standards

Creating test reports

Developing automation scripts

Defect management

Education

BSc, BCom, Ndip

ISTQB certifications are advantageous

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 718
• Job Category Information and Communication Technology
• Posting Date 05/31/2026, 07:56 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

Skill Set

• Blend of innovative thinking
• Proactive problem-solving
• Commitment to teamwork and ethical standards
• Contributing significantly to the overall success of the team.

Responsibilities

1. Analysis and Design: You will examine documentation like business requirements and specifications. This review helps you derive appropriate test estimates and formulate a strategic test approach, ensuring thorough test coverage.
2. Implementation: You are responsible for developing automation and load testing scripts that adhere to internal standards and best practices. This process must be conducted leveraging version control tools to maintain organisation and efficiency.
3. Execution: You will execute technical tests using the relevant tools, ensuring that each test is conducted methodically and accurately. This includes the execution of automated regression testing packs.
4. Defect Management: A key aspect of your role involves formally logging any defects found during testing. You will follow up on the progress of these defects and retest them once they are addressed.
5. Retesting and Regression Testing: You are tasked with conducting both retesting and regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality or performance. You are responsible for creating and maintaining automated regression test packs working closely with the functional testing team to understand the scope.
6. Reporting: You are responsible for creating test progress and test completion reports leveraging automated reporting capabilities as far as possible.
7. Documentation and knowledge sharing: You will create documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. You will also be involved in conducting training sessions with the team to support upskilling efforts.

Qualifications

• BSc, BCom, Ndip
• At least 3 years of experience in a software testing role
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous

Required Skills

• Creating test reports and fostering team growth through knowledge sharing
• Developing automation and load testing scripts
• Performing critical test execution and defect manament