QA Tester (JHB/CPT Hybrid)

DataFin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in the fuel sector is seeking a QA Tester to join their Johannesburg team. You will ensure quality through manual testing, including functional and regression tests. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of software testing principles and be adept at using bug tracking tools such as Azure DevOps. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a solid understanding of software testing principles.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like Azure DevOps is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing including functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Identify and document bugs with clarity.

Skills

Understanding of software testing principles and techniques

Familiarity with Azure DevOps

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Basic automation testing experience

Familiarity with programming languages

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

Play a crucial role ensuring quality and reliability of software as the next QA Tester wanted by a leading innovator in the Fuel Sector to join its Joburg team. You will perform manual testing including functional, regression, and integration testing, ensuring every release meets the highest standards while identifying and documenting bugs with clarity and helping to set up and manage test environments that mirror production scenarios. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing principles and techniques and be familiar with bug tracking tools like Azure DevOps.

DUTIES

• Test Execution: Perform manual testing, including functional, regression, and integration testing, ensuring every release meets the highest standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and achieve adequate test coverage.
• Defect Reporting: Identify and document bugs with clarity, enabling developers to resolve issues effectively.
• Environment Preparation: Help set up and manage test environments that mirror production scenarios.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest testing tools, trends, and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must-Haves – Understanding of software testing principles and techniques.
• Must-Haves – Familiarity with bug tracking tools like Azure DevOps.
• Must-Haves – Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must-Haves – Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Nice-to-Have – Basic automation testing experience (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress).
• Nice-to-Have – Familiarity with programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.

ATTRIBUTES

• Ownership: You take initiative, set goals, and work with a sense of urgency to get the job done.
• Teamwork: While you thrive as part of a team, you’re equally capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Resourcefulness: You always find a way to solve challenges and deliver results.
• Quality Mindset: You value precision and reduce risks by asking questions and avoiding assumptions.
• Calm Under Pressure: You can deliver excellent work, even under tight deadlines.