Northern Suburbs.  Salary – market related.  WFH 2 days per week.

Purpose

To ensure the delivery of high-quality and reliable software products through comprehensive testing methodologies. This role involves designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and improve testing processes. This Senior Tester acts as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring software meets functional and non-functional requirements, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining the company’s reputation for reliability and excellence.

Qualification

Minimum Formal Qualifications and Training

☒ NQF 7  – Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 1 year as a Senior Tester.

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, minimising 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.

Technical/Business Competence

• 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

Behavioural Competence

• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Analysing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Writing and Reporting

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