QA Engineer: Drive Quality & Collaborative Testing

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer in Johannesburg to execute manual tests, report defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality. The role emphasizes regression and exploratory testing, along with involvement in automation efforts.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in QA testing, familiarity with bug tracking tools, and a basic understanding of programming and automation frameworks.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of QA testing experience with hands-on manual testing and defect reporting.
• ISTQB or equivalent certifications are a plus but not mandatory.
• Proficiency with testing tools and bug tracking systems.
• Familiarity with test management software is beneficial.
• Basic programming knowledge and exposure to test automation frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and execution based on project requirements and specs.
• Execute test cases to identify defects and ensure functionality.
• Document and track defects using established tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to resolve issues.
• Perform regression testing to ensure legacy functionality remains intact.
• Conduct exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and usability concerns.
• Support automation initiatives by identifying candidates for automation and maintaining scripts.
• Maintain comprehensive test documentation for traceability.
• Follow established testing processes and best practices.
• Work with stakeholders in an agile environment.

Skills

QA testing

Bug tracking

Test management

Programming basics

Automation frameworks

ISTQB

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer in Johannesburg to execute manual tests, report defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality. The role emphasizes regression and exploratory testing, along with involvement in automation efforts.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in QA testing, familiarity with bug tracking tools, and a basic understanding of programming and automation frameworks.