Remote Junior QA Tester - Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Competitive contract rate

Exposure to diverse software products

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Junior Quality Assurance Tester to join a fully remote team. You will execute test cases, identify defects, and report issues to ensure reliability and performance across software applications.

The role offers comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced QA professionals in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in CS/IT or related field, strong test principles, and a proactive attitude to learn new technologies and testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IT or related field.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking tools like Jira is a plus.
• Familiarity with test case management tools is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for clear defect reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn new technologies and testing techniques.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) is advantageous.
• Experience with basic SQL queries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases and scenarios according to defined test plans.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Report on test execution status and defect resolution progress.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand software requirements and features.
• Participate in test planning and test case design discussions.
• Perform regression testing to ensure that bug fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Verify bug fixes and ensure they meet acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
• Assist in creating and maintaining test documentation, including test cases and user guides.
• Learn and apply automated testing tools and frameworks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Test management tools

SQL basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Junior Quality Assurance Tester to join a fully remote team. You will execute test cases, identify defects, and report issues to ensure reliability and performance across software applications.

The role offers comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced QA professionals in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in CS/IT or related field, strong test principles, and a proactive attitude to learn new technologies and testing