Junior Software Quality Analyst

BETSoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Durban is seeking a Software Tester who will be responsible for executing test cases, defect management, and regression testing. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of software testing experience and relevant qualifications. The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and a positive attitude towards challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a software testing role.
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Examine documentation to derive test estimates and strategic test approach.
• Develop manual functional test cases that adhere to internal standards.
• Execute tests using relevant tools.
• Log and manage defects found during testing.
• Conduct retesting and regression testing.
• Create test progress and completion reports.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Defect Management

Regression Testing

Test Case Development

Software Quality Assurance

Education

BSc

BCom

Ndip

Job description

Job Description

Defect Management

Regression Testing and Maintenance

Development and Execution of Test Cases

Software Quality Assurance

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities:

• 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.
• Implementation: You are responsible for developing manual functional test cases that adhere to internal standards and best practices. The development and execution of these tests should be meticulously managed within our test management tool to ensure both organization and efficiency.
• Execution: You will execute tests using the relevant tools, ensuring that each test is conducted methodically and accurately.
• 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.
• 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. This includes maintenance of the regression test pack.
• Reporting: You are responsible for creating test progress and test completion reports leveraging automated reporting capabilities as far as possible.
• Documentation and knowledge sharing: You will create documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

Living The Spirit

The ideal candidate for this role exhibits a dynamic and positive attitude, coupled with a solution-focused mindset to tackle challenges. Key attributes include:

• Collaborative Teamwork: Engages actively in team efforts to achieve collective objectives, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Adaptability and Openness to Change: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving circumstances and environments.
• Eagerness for New Challenges: Shows enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and learning new skills, contributing to personal and professional growth.
• Promotion of Continuous Improvement: Encourages a culture of ongoing development and learning within the team by sharing insights and knowledge.

Qualifications

• BSc, BCom, Ndip
• At least 1 year of experience in a software testing role
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous