QA Engineer (Cape Town-Based, On Site) at IQbusiness

Job Description

This position requires someone who has a wide range of experience across traditional and Agile lifecycles. Key to this position is a strong technology background, specialising in web-based testing, test case design and execution, automation technologies etc. The candidate will make use of critical thinking and communication skills to ensure continual process and discipline improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant experience in testing websites and web applications on Desktop, Tablet,
  and Mobile devices
• Experience working on complex websites and applications
• Experience in regression and load/stress testing is a must
• Automation experience
• Known quality assurance/engineering certifications 
• Excellent in verbal and written communication
• Staying updated on new testing tools and strategies
• Must be based in Bellville / Cape Town 

Job Specification

Responsibilities
 

• Develop and Implement Web-App Test Plans: Create comprehensive testing plans that detail the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities.

• Design, Write, and Execute Test Cases: Based on the requirements, design, write, and execute test cases to verify that the software works as expected.
• Bug Identification and Reporting: Responsible for finding and reporting bugs within the system. Document the bug, how it was found, and steps to reproduce it.
• Test Automation: Where possible, write automated tests or use existing testing tools to speed up the testing process and make it more reliable.
• Regression Testing: After bugs have been fixed or new features added, conduct regression testing to ensure that previously working features still function as expected.
• Collaborate with Development Team and Product Manager: Work closely with the development team to understand the features and functionality to be tested and to discuss any bugs or issues found during testing.
• Maintain Testing Documentation: Document testing processes, results, and discrepancies for future reference and for use by other teams and stakeholders.
• Performance and Load Testing: Test how a system performs under heavy loads and stress, to ensure it can handle peak times.
• Usability & Accessibility Testing: Conduct usability and accessibility testing to ensure the product is user-friendly, easy to navigate and meet accessibility standards.
• Stay Up-to-Date with New Testing Tools and Strategies: Proactively stay updated on the latest testing tools, strategies, and industry trends

Personal Qualifications

• Strong customer focus and passion for doing what’s right for the customer
• Team player
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills
• Great eye for details
• Good understanding of software quality assurance processes is required
• Strong influencer for the test and quality during overall product development cycle
• Has experience and conviction around measures to quantify software quality