Remote Junior QA Tester

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Professional growth

Online training

Paid time off

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Junior QA Tester to join our engineering team. The role offers fully remote work, with responsibilities spanning test execution, defect documentation, and collaboration with developers and product managers in a remote-first environment.

You will contribute to test case creation, regression testing, and process improvements while building hands-on experience in testing methodologies.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of software QA principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for finding defects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Execute test cases and scenarios to identify software defects and inconsistencies.
• Document bugs and issues found during testing, providing clear and detailed reports.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve identified defects.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of test cases and test plans.
• Perform regression testing to ensure fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Understand project requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Work closely with the QA team and product stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Report on testing progress and findings regularly.

Kenntnisse

QA principles

Analytical skills

Written communication

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Eagerness to learn

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Jira

Bugzilla

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a detail-oriented and inquisitive Remote Junior Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join their dedicated engineering team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to software quality from anywhere. As a Junior QA Tester, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of our software products by identifying and documenting defects. You will work closely with developers and product managers in a collaborative, remote-first environment, gaining hands-on experience in testing methodologies and tools. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about quality and eager to build a career in software testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and scenarios to identify software defects and inconsistencies.
• Document bugs and issues found during testing, providing clear and detailed reports.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve identified defects.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of test cases and test plans.
• Perform regression testing to ensure fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
• Understand project requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Work closely with the QA team and product stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Report on testing progress and findings regularly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of software QA principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for finding defects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with test automation frameworks is a plus but not required.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new testing technologies and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth.
• Fully remote work flexibility, enabling a great work-life balance.
• Exposure to cutting-edge software development projects.
• Access to online training and certifications in QA methodologies.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to product quality and user satisfaction.
• Paid time off and company-recognized holidays.