Junior Software Quality Analyst

BETSoftware; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BETSoftware in South Africa is seeking a Software Tester to strengthen our QA team. You will analyze requirements, design test cases and execute manual tests to ensure coverage and quality.

You will log defects, retest them after fixes, perform regression testing, and contribute to test plans and documentation.

ISTQB may be advantageous and a relevant degree is required; you will collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver reliable software.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of software testing experience.
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous.
• Relevant degree: BSc, BCom or Ndip.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design tests from requirements and specs to ensure coverage.
• Develop manual functional test cases following internal standards.
• Execute tests using appropriate tools and document results.
• Log defects and track progress, retest after fixes.
• Conduct retesting and regression testing; maintain regression packs.
• Create test progress and completion reports using automation where possible.
• Document knowledge to share with the team.

Skills

Test design

Manual testing

Regression testing

Defect logging

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

• 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