Senior IT Tester
Bellville, Western Cape
Posted 9 days ago
- Company:
- Scholtz Partners International
- Company Description:
- Generalist Recruitment and HR Agency committed to seeking top talent in the South African and the Global market to introduce them to our clients.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
HYBRID Position - 2 days remote, 3 days at the office Experience required:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Proficient in manual and automated testing tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of programming languages and automation frameworks.
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Analyzing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Writing and Reporting
Qualifications required:
• Matric/Grade 12
• NQF 7 - bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Computer Skills required:
• Need to know MS Office / power point / excel / word
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages and automation frameworks.
Responsibilities:
Test Planning and Design
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Identify testing requirements based on project specifications and user requirements.
• Ensure test coverage for all functional and non-functional requirements.
• Test Execution
• Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Record test results and report defects using appropriate tracking tools.
• Defect Management
• Verify fixes and perform regression testing to ensure defects are resolved.
• Identify, document and track potential defects early in the development cycle through rigorous testing and proactive analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve defects promptly, minimizing the impact on project timelines and product quality.
• Process Improvement
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies.
• Evaluate and enhance existing testing methodologies, processes and tools to recommend improvement and increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions in software testing to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge Documentation and Reporting
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress and status to project stakeholders.
• Generate test metrics and Analyse data to identify areas for improvement.
• Risk Mitigation.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with software releases by ensuring thorough testing coverage and reliability.
• Provide valuable insights to stakeholders about potential risks and the stability of the software.
• Customer Satisfaction
• Ensure that the software meets or exceeds user expectations by delivering a defect-free product.
• Enhance the end-user experience by ensuring the software is reliable, performant, and secure.
- Salary:
- 45.000,00 ZAR Monthly