Tester

Blue Pearl; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Cape Town is looking for a detail-oriented QA Tester to ensure the quality and performance of applications. The role involves end-to-end testing, integration verification, and implementing automated testing frameworks. The ideal candidate has proven experience in software testing and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software testing, QA, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end and integration testing methodologies.
• Experience in developing test plans, strategies, and test cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing of the entire solution to ensure all components function seamlessly.
• Verify the interaction between front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks.

Skills

Software testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Automation tools

Tools

Selenium

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Tester / Software Tester to ensure the quality, reliability, and seamless performance of our applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end testing, integration verification, and implementing automated testing frameworks to enhance efficiency. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Testing: Conduct comprehensive testing of the entire solution to ensure all application components function seamlessly together.

Integration Testing: Verify the interaction between front-end and back-end systems, ensuring smooth data flow and functionality.

Test Planning & Strategy: Develop detailed test plans and strategies covering functional, performance, and security aspects of the application.

Automation: Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Bug Identification & Reporting: Identify, document, and track defects, collaborating with the project team for timely resolution.

Quality Assurance: Ensure overall application quality, reliability, and adherence to best practices.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers, data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to align testing with project goals and requirements.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in software testing, QA, or a similar role.

Strong understanding of end-to-end and integration testing methodologies.

Experience in developing test plans, strategies, and test cases.

Proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, or similar).

Hands-on experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).

Knowledge of API testing and performance testing is a plus.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with data-driven applications or cloud-based systems.

Exposure to scripting or programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.) for test automation.

ISTQB Certification or relevant QA certification is a plus.

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