QA Engineer II at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    
1. Test case/script generation and review:

• Identify what to test by translating non-functional and business requirements into testable test plans and test scripts.
• Identify and document key test scenarios.
• Document or automate the test script using the performance testing tool.
• Determine the prerequisites.
• Determine the test criteria.
• Record the expected results.
• Review final test scripts with QA Engineer lead.
• Obtain sign-off.

2. Test prerequisites compilation:

• Identify required test materials.
• Obtain test material, e.g. test data.
• Identify the required test environment.
• Ensure test environment setup, e.g. test server access and test logins.
• Prepare test results pack for results recording and sign-off.

3. Test execution and recording:

• Execute the automated scripts.
• Record test results.
• Compare actual results against expected results and debug any script failures.

4. Maintenance of high quality and accuracy:

• Understand the application under test and ensure that it meets the necessary expectations as defined by business.
• Ensure Quality Assurance of all testing activities.
• Maintain test documentation to reflect current system operations.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support improvement of the testing processes and initiatives.
• Continued maintenance and upkeep of the performance testing scripts that form part of the performance regression pack.

5. Test status updates:

• Provide feedback to the development team and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the performance requirements.
• Inform management of any negative trends in the performance of software in pre-production.
• Provide estimates and feedback to the Team Lead for project scheduling purposes.
• Ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain test tracking reports.

6. Test closure activities:

• Ensure test completion - no outstanding high-risk issues, defects have been fixed and retested or deferred or accepted as permanent restrictions.
• Handover test artifacts to people who need it in the future, e.g. maintenance or support teams.
• Participate in project retrospectives and contribute and document lessons learned
• Archive test work products, like test results, test logs, test status reports etc.

Qualifications    

• IT-related Diploma/Degree
• ISTQB Foundation Level
• ISTQB Agile
• ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst

Experience    

• 2-3 years Manual testing experience
• 2-3 years SQL experience
• 6+ years Performance testing experience
• Testing in a retail / financial sector desirable
• Testing in an Agile environment desirable

Knowledge and Skills    

• Microsoft 365
• Google Suite
• 6-7 years Knowledge of non-functional testing - performance testing
• 2-3 years Knowledge of functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, automation scripting, and execution.
• 1-2 years Knowledge of non-functional testing – security testing
• 1-2 years Knowledge of non-functional testing – usability testing
• 6-7 years Build enhancements to test frameworks increasing speed and productivity.
• 6-7 years Collaboratively work with the rest of the QA team to refine quality assurance practices and techniques within the greater team.