Offer summary

Qualifications:

Matric certificate is required., QA certification (ISEB/ISQTB) is desirable., 3+ years of software testing experience is essential., Knowledge of testing principles and experience with JIRA or similar tools is necessary..

Key responsabilities:

Analyse features and enhancements to create comprehensive test plans.

Test software applications and identify defects and issues.

Document all test plans and test cases in JIRA.

Provide feedback and status reports on testing outcomes.

Job description

As a Software Test Analyst, you will be responsible for testing features and enhancements developed by the development team. You will participate in our Agile software development process by analysing application requirements, design documents, and user stories, developing comprehensive test structures and test plans, executing tests and analyses results so that software solutions meet business expectations.

Reason for vacancy: Team growth

Reporting to: Head of Development

Management level of role: This is not a management role

Working environment & travel: Remote exceptionally busy, team-orientated environment, task driven

Working hours: 08h30 to 17h00

Key Deliverables:

Responsibilities will be include:

Analyse features and enhancements and create comprehensive test plans.
Work with Product Manager on features and enhancement testing scenarios
Document all test plans and test cases in Jira
Test features, enhancements and fixes implemented by developers according to plans
Replicate error or bug scenarios encountered by customers
Write test plans from feature specifications and other internal documents
Test software applications and identify software defects and issues
Record and follow up on all defects and issues
Provide feedback and status reports
Develop and monitor testing methodology and standards within the company

Technical knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of testing principles/techniques
Understanding of documenting and managing system defects
Knowledge in auditing and accounting desirable

Behavioural, soft competencies & skills

Strong work ethic
Attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
Aptitude to learn new software quickly
Aptitude to learn new skills
Desire to exceed customer expectations
Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines
Ability to work independently and self-manage
Ability to prioritise and remain focused on the job at hand
Ability to take direction
Ability to work in a team
Display professional business etiquette

Education & qualifications

Matric certificate
QA certification (ISEB/ISQTB) Desirable
Desirable: Completed or studying a Bcom degree with accounting 1 completed

Details of experience

Proven experience in Quality Assurance
3+ years software testing experience
Previous experience working with JIRA or a task management tool
Previous experience in designing test plans from scratch

What would make the applicant successful in the role?

Increasingly able to work independently
Ability to converse with customers and internal staff around their functional requirements
Achieving excellent internal and external feedback
Absolute thoroughness and attention to detail
Independent, relaxed, high pressure, project driven environment
Can name more than three Star Wars characters.

We are committed to employing the best person for the role.

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