Quality Assurance Automation Tester Contractor at IQ Business

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in testing websites and web applications on Desktop, Tablet,
  and Mobile devices
• Experience working on complex websites and applications
• Automation and scripting testing experience (2+ years)
• Known quality assurance/engineering certifications including ISTQB certification
• API testing preferred
• Excellent in verbal and written communication
• Staying updated on new testing tools and strategies
• Ideally be based in Bellville / Cape Town / Brackenfell / Durbanville or surrounds as this requires 3 days per week on-site at the iqbusiness offices

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: Write automated tests 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.
• API Integration 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