Software Tester at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT services provider in Cape Town seeks a Software Tester to join their elite team. The successful candidate will analyze software requirements, develop test plans, and conduct thorough testing across diverse platforms. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and the chance to work with blue-chip clients across various industries.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in using test management and bug tracking tools.
• Basic database knowledge and ability to execute SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and comprehend software requirements and specifications.
• Conduct manual and automated testing across various platforms.
• Work closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure coverage.

Skills

Software Testing

Testing Methodologies

Team Lead

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Information Systems)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

About our client:

Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial services. Joining their elite team will provide you with a career filled with opportunities for growth on both a technical and personal level.



What you will be doing:

• Analyse and comprehend software requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop thorough and well-organised test plans and test cases.
• Conduct manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
• Identify, document, and monitor defects using test management systems.
• Execute regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand needs and guarantee sufficient test coverage.
• Verify that software meets performance, security, and usability standards.
• Deliver comprehensive feedback and test outcomes to the development team.
• Participate in the ongoing enhancement of QA procedures and optimal practices.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Foundation Level) are a plus.
• 1-3+ years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance.
• Proven ability to test web, mobile, and/or enterprise software applications.
• Solid grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with both functional and non-functional testing methodologies.
• Basic database knowledge with the ability to execute SQL queries.
• Proficiency in using test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple testing assignments.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Experience with test automation tools.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python or Java would be beneficial.

Job ID:

• J106899

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Desired Skills:

• Software Testing
• Team Lead
• Testing Methodologies