Intermediate Software Quality Engineer (DBN) at BETSoftware

Job Description
We Want You:

• Quality matters and you make sure of it! We’re looking for an Intermediate Software Quality Analyst who’s ready to read between the lines in documentation to executing API tests that push our systems to their limits.
• You’ll be hands-on with both manual functional testing and test automation, owning the entire defect lifecycle and helping us deliver high-quality, reliable digital experiences.
• Beyond the bugs, we need someone who’s excited to level up the Team through documentation, knowledge sharing, and running training sessions that sharpen everyone’s skills. If you're detail-obsessed, driven by quality, and ready to test smarter (not just harder), this might be your next big move. Apply now!

You Bring:

• BSc, BCom, Ndip
• At least 3 years of QA related experience.
• ISTQB certifications are advantageous.

What You’ll Do:
Job Responsibilities

Analysis and Design:

• You will examine documentation like business requirements and specifications.
• This review helps you derive appropriate test estimates and formulate a strategic test approach, ensuring thorough test coverage.

Implementation:

• You are responsible for developing manual functional test cases that adhere to internal standards and best practices.
• The development and execution of these tests should be meticulously managed within our test management tool to ensure both organization and efficiency.
• Alongside these responsibilities, you are also tasked with designing and implementing API tests to ensure system interoperability and robustness.

Execution:

• You will execute tests using the relevant tools, ensuring that each test is conducted methodically and accurately.

Defect Management:

• A key aspect of your role involves formally logging any defects found during testing.
• You will follow up on the progress of these defects and retest them once they are addressed.

Retesting and Regression Testing:

• You are tasked with conducting both retesting and regression testing to ensure that software changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
• This includes maintenance of the regression test pack.

Reporting:

• You are responsible for creating test progress and test completion reports leveraging automated reporting capabilities as far as possible.

Documentation and knowledge sharing:

• You will create documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• You will also be involved in conducting training sessions with the team to support upskilling efforts.

Living the Spirit

• The ideal candidate for this role exhibits a dynamic and positive attitude, coupled with a solution-focused mindset to tackle challenges.

Key attributes include:
Collaborative Teamwork:

• Engages actively in team efforts to achieve collective objectives, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Adaptability and Openness to Change: Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving circumstances and environments.
• Eagerness for New Challenges: Shows enthusiasm for taking on new tasks and learning new skills, contributing to personal and professional growth.
• Promotion of Continuous Improvement: Encourages a culture of ongoing development and learning within the team by sharing insights and knowledge.
• Receptiveness to Feedback: Openly receives and acts upon feedback, acknowledging mistakes and taking responsibility for actions.
• Innovative Thinking: Brings fresh, creative ideas to the table, challenging conventional methods and suggesting novel solutions.
• Proactive Approach: Diligently follows up on pending issues until resolved, ensuring thorough and timely completion of tasks.
• Informed Decision-Making: Makes decisions based on factual data and analysis, ensuring they are timely and well-considered.
• Integrity in Communication: Maintains honesty, accuracy, and completeness in all forms of communication, upholding high ethical standards.
• Consistent Adherence to Processes: Reliably follows established protocols and policies, ensuring consistency and quality in all tasks undertaken.