Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

SOLIDitech; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLID is seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team in Cape Town. You will participate in end-to-end testing of SOLID software, translating requirements into test cases and ensuring deliverables meet high standards.

You will work closely with software engineers to identify defects, validate fixes, and contribute to testing across Mobile Apps, GIS Mapping, and Network Solutions. A meticulous mindset and strong communication are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Degree or 3+ years QA experience.
• Ability to translate requirements into test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive software and UI testing on SOLID software.
• Translate requirements into test plans and test cases.
• Test software for reliability, scalability, and usability.
• Identify defects and deviations from business rules.
• Collaborate with software engineers using SDLC tools and methodologies.
• Assist with build, merge, and release processes.
• Document and publish software user guides.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Bug tracking software

Test case management

Job description

Joining Our Team as a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst

At SOLID, we believe in the power of quality assurance to ensure that every product we deliver exceeds our customers' expectations and our team of Quality Assurance Analysts are integral to ensure that these solutions are flawless and reliable.

As a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst, you won't simply be testing software; you'll be an integral part of our mission to deliver excellence. You'll collaborate with our software engineering teams, working hand-in-hand to identify, document, and rectify any issues that may arise during the development process. Your meticulous attention to detail will help us deliver products that meet the highest standards.

You will have the opportunity to engage with customers, understanding their needs and translating them into rigorous test cases. Your efforts will play a crucial role in guaranteeing the reliability of our software solutions as we strive to provide fast, dependable Internet access across Africa, collaborating with ISPs such as MWEB, Vox, Cybersmart, and Frogfoot.

As a member of our team, you'll gain experience in testing a wide range of software technologies, from Mobile Apps to GIS Mapping, Network Integration, Hardware Provisioning, and Mobile Money payment platforms. Your work will directly impact our ability to make a difference in the world of technology and connectivity.

Join us as a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst and be a part of a dynamic team committed to ensuring quality and making a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Perform comprehensive software and user interface testing on SOLID software
• Translate functional and business requirement specifications into testable quality assurance documents, test plans and test cases
• Test SOLID software for scalability, robustness and maintainability
• Identify interactivity and usability flaws within the SOLID user interfaces
• Identify functional defects and business rule deviations within SOLID
• Work together with our experienced software development team using software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools and methodologies, including bug tracking and quality assurance management software
• Assist with software build, merge and release control processes
• Document and produce software user guides

Desired Skills and Expertise

• As a Quality Assurance Analyst, we expect you to have either a relevant degree or a minimum of three years’ experience
• We find that quite often an open frame of mind or a logical thinker usually does well to fit into the team

You As A Person:

• Youshould possess a strong work ethic
• You should be a clear thinker, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• You should demonstrate technology savvy and versatility
• As part of a team you need to bea good team player but with independent contributor capabilities is expected
• We expect that you constructively challenge current methodologies
• We find that being outgoing, friendly and professional in our service-based industry helps to create an amicable environment both in the office and in front of customers

Working at SOLID isn’t easy. It isn’t a ‘free ride’. It is detail-oriented. It’s a work-directly-with-the-customer-on-something-that’s-never-been-done-before type job.

Working at SOLID is also about a lot more than just being able to QA. We value things like creativity, good communication, attention to detail, confidence, critical problem-solving. Being a quick learner and a good team player are also important.

It is important to us that we help you to grow as a working professional and Quality Assurance Analyst – to be the best that you can be. So we strive to achieve that on a daily basis.