Senior Tester 0790 Kg

Introduction

My client within the automotive industry is presently in search of a Senior Tester to join their growing team based in Midrand.

Job Description

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications.
2. Lead and mentor junior QA testers, providing guidance and support in testing practices and methodologies.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
4. Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution.
5. Perform regression, performance, and load testing to validate software functionality and performance.
6. Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in software testing with a focus on manual and automated testing.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python for test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and working in an Agile environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work.

Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience in performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus.

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market Related

Required Experience: Senior

Key Skills: Test Cases, Performance Testing, Quality Assurance, Functional Testing, Agile, LoadRunner, User Acceptance Testing, Jira, Software Testing, Test Automation, HP ALM, Selenium

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 5+ years

Vacancy: 1