Software Tester

QE Services IT Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A local IT recruitment firm in Bellville is looking for an Intermediate Software Tester to join on a fixed-term contract. The role involves analyzing requirements, executing test cases, and collaborating with other team members. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in software testing and a testing certification. Familiarity with JIRA and Agile methodologies is desirable. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years as a Software Tester.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing user stories for validity with stakeholders.
• Responsible for creating and executing test cases.
• Detect and track software defects.

Skills

Testing Software

Jira

Agile

Quality Assurance

Testing Automation

Web Testing

Agile Testing

Selenium

SDLC

Education

Testing certification (ISTQB - Foundation certificate)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Xray Test Repository

Job description

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Intermediate Software Tester to join them on a fixed term contract

IT / Finance

Responsibilities

• Analysing user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility with the Business Analyst and /or Developer
• Collaborates closely with other team members and departments
• Responsible for creating and executing test cases
• Identify and create necessary test data
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies with project team
• Checking test results and test failures
• Analyses metrics for quality assessment
• Work closely with Business Analyst to influence and monitor User Acceptance Testing
• Responsibilities may require after-hours and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported
• Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
• Apply quality engineering principles throughout the Agile product lifecycle
• Provide support and documentation
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years as a Software Tester
• Testing certification (ISTQB - Foundation certificate) is a prerequisite
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Previous experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence and Xray Test Repository
• Experience in software testing methodologies (agile, waterfall, functional and non-functional), test planning, test cases development, execution of test cases
• Experience in developing test cases and test scenarios from use cases and/or requirements specifications
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Possesses good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC and the TDLC
• Understands test metrics and how they are used for decision support
• Has experience with Requirements Management, Test Management and Defect Management Tools
  
  

Competencies

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Good communication skills (write and read English)
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Is a good team player
  
  

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review

Desired Skills

• Testing Software
• Jira
• Agile
• Quality Assurance
• Testing Automation
• Web Testing
• Agile Testing
• Selenium
• SDLC