Software Tester (CH1132) - FULLY REMOTE

Capitalh; Cape Town; Remote; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud-based company in Cape Town is seeking a results-driven Software Tester to join their team. The role involves designing and executing tests to ensure software usability and quality, requiring a blend of communication skills, analytic thinking, and technical knowledge. Preferred candidates will have a strong foundation in software testing methodologies and experience with automated frameworks. The position promises career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software testing.
• Knowledge of test design and methodologies.
• Understanding of application architecture and programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct tests on software usability.
• Analyze results and report observations.
• Collaborate with the development team on test plans.

Skills

Communication

Analytic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Robot Framework

Postman

Jira

Python

PL/SQL

Job description

Our client is an innovative cloud-based company that leverages its software to address the legal contracting, compliance, and legal practice challenges faced by listed companies and multinationals.

They are looking for a results-driven Software Tester to assist designing and running tests on software usability. The software tester along with the Senior QA will write test plans, conduct tests, analyse the results, and report observations to the development team. You should have a working knowledge of software and test design, the capability to run through tests, and the ability to analyse the results.

Ultimately, the software tester should be result-driven, have good communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of software programming and software test design. You should understand and be able to document the various rules and conditions of the system design.

Requirements :

• 3+ years of experience working in a software tester role
• Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of test techniques and compatibility with various software programs
• Working knowledge of programming
• Understanding of application architecture
• Proficiency with one or more automated testing frameworks eg. Selenium / Cypress / Robot Framework etc.
• Experience with database design and database testing
• Experience with PL / SQL
• Experience with API testing
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Good organisational skills and detail-oriented mindset
• Must be reliable, responsible and self-motivated
• Must be enthusiastic and very willing to learn
• Supportive team player

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, someone who is an analytic thinker, who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Advantage :

• Familiarity with Web services
• Experience with Postman
• Familiarity with design thinking and user experience considerations
• Experience in an Agile environment
• Experience with Jira
• Experience working in a development role
• Experience with Playwright
• Experience with Python
• Experience in Windows or Linux

General :

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

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Software Tester • Cape Town, South Africa