QA Tester

Namocorp; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African technology firm is seeking a QA Tester to ensure the quality of software through comprehensive testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in both manual and automated testing, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs, ensuring products meet the highest standards. This role demands strong analytical skills, the ability to thrive in team settings, and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Free snacks

Casual dress code

Centralised location

Qualifications

• 1+ years professional experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role.
• Sound understanding of software testing approaches and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess software quality through manual and automated testing.
• Review and analyse system specifications.
• Track and report on software defects.

Skills

Manual and automated testing

Agile methodologies

Test management software

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

About Us

Namocorp is a leading-edge South African based Technology and Software company that develops bespoke software solutions. Namocorp was founded with a clear sense of why that purpose, cause or belief that goes beyond the software we develop or the services we offer.

We do IT differently by disrupting, innovating, and revolutionizing! We believe in doing everything differently, from how we engage and add value to our customers, our people, right down to the way we interact with the environment.

Why Work for us

We are a young, close‑knit team offering an environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. We strive to provide the best working environment possible to keep our team happy.

Our Culture

We're casual and we operate with an open‑door policy – if you want to talk with anyone on our team, just go and do it. We focus on interesting work and solving challenging problems without corporate hang‑ups, and we do it all in slops, jeans, and t‑shirts. While we have an existing tech‑stack to consider, you are also free to suggest any new tool or solution you want to try out and just run with it, if you can justify it to your teammates.

Benefits

Flexible hours
Free snacks
Casual dress code
Centralised location (near to Gautrain station)

Job brief

We are looking for a QA Tester to assess software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches, ensuring that our products, applications, and systems work correctly.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse system specifications
• Analyse test requirements and test scenarios
• Develop effective strategies and test plans
• Design, co‑ordinate and execute testing (manual or automated), in liaison with the team, to ensure comprehensive solution validation and verification against approved business requirements
• Plan, schedule and prioritise tests to meet development targets
• Prepare and maintain test environments, including the creation of appropriate test data
• Maintain and enhance the test case repository
• Provide test results and test status to relevant stakeholders
• Track and report on software defects
• Ensure risks have appropriate mitigation strategies and escalated where necessary
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met and exceeded
• Seek to continuously improve software quality, testing tools, testing processes and testing practices

Requirements and Skills

• 1+ years professional work experience (in both manual and automation testing) as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• ITQSB Certifications
• Sound understanding of software testing approaches, methodologies, and frameworks
• Knowledge of professional quality assurance engineering and best practices
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing
• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
• Working knowledge of test management software (e.g., Azure DevOps) and SQL
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps or TFS
• Ability to document QA related documentation including test plans and test cases
• Ability to research modern technologies and keep up to date with current practices
• Ability to provide in-depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly
• Exposure to being part of an Agile development team and agile software testing practices is required
• Experience in testing of distributed/scalable systems and high‑volume transaction applications
• Experience working on large information systems (preferable)
• Must be a South African citizen or Permanent Resident
• Excellent analytical, logical reasoning and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills and demonstrable ability to lead others
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Passionate about Software Development & Technology
• Focused, dedicated, committed, taking ownership of deliverables, and taking initiative to get the job done
• Function in stressful situations
• Team player and able to work in a team