Junior Software Quality Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software solutions is seeking a Junior Software Quality Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on creating test suites, collaborating with teams, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should possess basic programming skills, along with experience in automation and performance testing.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software testing.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement test suites addressing both business and technical requirements.
• Document and prioritize identified defects for resolution.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date test documentation.

Skills

Programming languages

SQL queries

Test automation

Performance testing

Tools

Selenium

Apache JMeter

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Junior Software Quality Engineer - 6 MonthContract

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and implement test suites that address both business and technical requirements
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to ensure quality deliverables
• Document and prioritize identified defects for resolution

• Participate in performance testing where applicable

• Support team efforts in developing and maintaining test automation

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date test documentation

Minimum Qualifications / Experience (Required):

Technical Skills:

• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python
• Familiarity with open-source test automation tools such as Selenium or similar
• Competence in writing and executing SQL queries and performing basic database operations

• Basic understanding of performance testing tools like Apache JMeter

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools used in continuous integration and deployment

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in software testing, including some exposure to:

• • Automation testing

  • Performance testing