QA Tester ZA

Core Code io; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Code io is seeking a detail-minded QA Tester to ensure software quality before release. You will execute manual and automated tests, review requirements, and develop test cases to validate functionality, usability, performance, and reliability.

You will work with developers, product managers, and designers in a remote, fast-paced environment, document defects clearly, perform various testing types, and help improve testing processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of QA principles and software testing.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases and test scenarios.
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and document defects clearly.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and QA processes.
• Basic knowledge of APIs, databases, SQL, or web technologies is beneficial.
• Experience with regression, functional, integration, and exploratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests to verify software functionality and quality.
• Review requirements, specifications, and user stories to develop test scenarios.
• Create and maintain test cases, scripts, and documentation.
• Identify, document, and track defects.
• Reproduce issues and provide clear steps and information.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Verify bug fixes and ensure issues are resolved.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other teams to resolve defects.
• Participate in testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
• Validate behavior against requirements.
• Maintain records of results, defects, and progress.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and quality concerns.
• Assist with user acceptance testing and release validation.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and tools.
• Support continuous improvement of QA practices and documentation.

Skills

QA principles

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Test case design

Defect reproduction

Bug tracking

Testing types

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused QA Tester to ensure software applications meet functional, usability, performance, and quality standards before release. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify, document, and communicate software issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests to verify software functionality and quality.
• Review requirements, specifications, and user stories to develop appropriate test scenarios.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, and testing documentation.
• Identify, document, and track software bugs and defects.
• Reproduce reported issues and provide clear steps and supporting information.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Verify bug fixes and ensure issues are properly resolved.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and other teams to resolve defects.
• Participate in testing throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and device testing when required.
• Validate application behavior against business and technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, and testing progress.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and quality concerns to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with user acceptance testing and release validation.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement of QA practices and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases and test scenarios.
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and document software defects clearly.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and QA processes.
• Basic knowledge of APIs, databases, SQL, or web technologies is beneficial.
• Familiarity with regression, functional, integration, and exploratory testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in QA testing, software testing, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• Experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of web and software application testing processes.
• Experience performing regression and functional testing.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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