QA Engineer

TrudyQ Consulting; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a passionate QA Engineer to develop and execute tests ensuring product quality. This hybrid position emphasizes web and mobile testing skills, experience with Git and JavaScript, and requires at least 2 years in a similar role. The suitable candidate will work in a technologically driven environment, focusing on software quality enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Experience in test management tools and agile testing processes.
• Basic understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute test cases for new and existing product features.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
• Be an active member within an agile team.

Skills

Web and mobile testing

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Learning Acumen

Education

Diploma in IT or similar field

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Test management tools

Git

JavaScript

SQL

Job description

QA Engineer position available in Cape Town.

Our client, company in the iGaming space, is seeking a passionate and technically savvy QA to join their team in Cape Town.

The QA Engineer will develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.

The main responsibility will include performing manual and automated testing, document findings and communicate with the developers to improve software quality, prior to the product launching and to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role
• Experience in web and mobile testing
• Experience in test management tools and agile testing processes
• Experience with Git
• Experience in JavaScript and SQL
• Diploma in IT or similar field

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify, analyze, and report on software defects
• Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication with developers is crucial
• Basic Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle: Knowledge of the SDLC and how testing fits within it is beneficial
• Attention to Detail: The ability to carefully review software and identify potential issues
• Learning Acumen: A willingness to learn new testing tools and techniques
• IT Knowledge: Basic understanding of IT concepts and principles
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in using computers and software applications

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and execute test cases for new and existing product features
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Be an active member within an agile team
• Develop automated test scripts in alignment with best practices
• Maintain test and script repository
• Document and report on testing activities

This role will offer the suitable candidate a Hybrid (2 days onsite/3 days offsite) permanent employment opportunity within a technologically driven, forward thinking, international development focussed environment.

Our client company is highly negotiable based on the candidate’s overall strength of their application.