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Quality Assurance Automation Tester

IQbusiness South Africa

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

10 days ago

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Software Solutions Quality Assurance Automation Tester who will play a pivotal role in guiding and implementing automated testing for market research software applications. The ideal candidate will ensure consistent quality in software delivery, manage automated testing schedules, and contribute to problem resolution and process improvements. With a focus on collaboration and customer satisfaction, this role requires a solid background in QA processes and test automation tools.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of QA and software testing experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of test automation experience.
  • Proficient in programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP.

Responsibilities

  • Manage automated testing and deployment schedules.
  • Track and ensure adherence to project delivery and SLAs.
  • Create and update automation documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving
Communication
Analytical skills
Team collaboration

Education

Recognised IT or related degree
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level
ISTQB Certified Test Automation Engineer

Tools

Selenium
Cypress.IO
JUnit
TestNG
Jenkins
Bitbucket

Job description

The Software Solutions Quality Assurance Automation Tester plays a pivotal role in guiding and implementing automated testing for market research software applications. This role ensures consistent quality in the development, updating, and maintenance of research-related software solutions. The tester is responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing automated test plans and frameworks, ensuring robust software delivery.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy Input and Execution:

  • Stay updated on test automation and QA trends.
  • Contribute to product and project quality approaches.
  • Participate in team operational workgroups.

Operational Management and Metrics:

  • Use project management software for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Support daily capacity planning and resource management.
  • Track and ensure adherence to project delivery and SLAs.

Knowledge Management and Training:

  • Create and update automation documentation.
  • Train and share automation knowledge across departments.
  • Act as a technical expert in quality analysis, testable design, and deployment.

Product Quality and Delivery:

  • Manage automated testing and deployment schedules.
  • Participate in the testing process to ensure quality delivery.
  • Automate testing tasks according to business requirements.
  • Apply various testing methodologies within an automation framework.
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.

Problem Solving and Improvement:

  • Foster a quality-in-all-we-do team culture.
  • Identify and drive problem resolution and process improvements.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Recognised IT or related degree.
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (essential).
  • ISTQB Certified Test Automation Engineer (ideal).
  • Minimum 3 years of QA and software testing experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of test automation experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Proficient in programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP) and frameworks (Laravel, Vue, JQuery).
  • Experience with automation testing suites (Selenium, Cypress.IO, JUnit, TestNG).
  • Familiarity with source control and build tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitbucket).
  • Experience in Agile environments (ideal).
  • Experience with API integrations (ideal).



COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Translate solution requirements into testing documentation.
  • Adaptable, analytical, and critical thinking.
  • Collaborative and customer-focused.
  • Eager to learn and master new skills.
  • Effective communication, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
  • Passion for problem-solving.
  • Presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Process-oriented with skills in regression testing, system testing, and analysis.
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification

IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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