Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

Placements24; Komani; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development in QA

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous QA Tester to join a software development team in Queenstown. The role focuses on ensuring quality through designing, executing, and documenting test plans for web and mobile apps.

You will work closely with developers and product managers to deliver reliable software. Required: a bachelor’s in CS/engineering or equivalent, 2+ years QA experience, test case design, Jira experience, and understanding of SDLC and Agile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software QA/testing experience.
• Ability to design and execute test cases and scripts.
• Experience with Jira or similar bug tracking tools.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using bug trackers like Jira.
• Collaborate with developers to verify bug fixes.
• Contribute to QA process improvements.
• Verify software meets functional and non-functional requirements before release.

Skills

Test case design

Analytical reasoning

Attention to detail

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join their software development team in Queenstown . You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through systematic testing and defect identification. This role involves designing, executing, and documenting test plans and cases to uncover bugs and verify that software meets specified requirements. You will work closely with developers and product managers to deliver high-quality software that exceeds customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems like Jira.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify bug fixes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Ensure that software meets all functional and non-functional requirements before release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Proficiency in creating and executing test cases and test scripts.
• Experience with bug tracking tools such as Jira or similar.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in QA methodologies.
• A collaborative team environment focused on delivering excellence.