Technical Test Engineer (Manual) (Stellenbosch Hybrid, UK Work Hours) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A UK-based comprehensive Digital Agency seeks highly skilled Technical Test Engineer with a proven background in the testing of technical solutions, in a microservices architecture, to join its team to ensure the quality and reliability of the projects delivered to clients.
• You will be responsible for testing of solutions in a custom microservices and architecture project, executing tests from a Backend and Front-end UI perspective, in accordance with the criteria in user stories.
• You will also write and execute Manual test cases, carrying out positive and negative testing, accessibility testing and scripting and carrying out documented exploratory testing.
• The ideal candidate will be ISTQB Certified (Foundation/Advanced), have 3 years Testing experience including testing web-based solutions built in a microservices architecture where some of the testing is in the Backend microservices, using AWS. Y
• ou must also be skilled with Docker, JIRA, Zephyr Enterprise and API, Accessibility & Exploratory Testing.

DUTIES:

• Manual test case creation and execution for Sprint development and solution releases.
• Manual regression test execution to supplement automated regression tests.
• Accessibility test execution.
• Exploratory test planning and execution.
• Work with the Sprint team members to be aware of development and testing in scope, to identify your testing scope of the sprint.
• Identify and document defects and re-test when resolved.
• Conduct API Testing to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Collaborate with Developers and Business Analysts to understand requirements and design test cases.
• Report and track defects and work with the Development team to resolve issues.
• Participate in test planning, estimation, and risk analysis activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• ISTQB Certification (Foundation or Advanced).

Experience/Skills -

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in testing but crucially 3 years in the technological and main responsibilities required for this role.
• Experience of testing web-based solutions built in a microservices architecture where some of the testing is in the Backend microservices, using AWS to trigger services and events to aid test execution, and set up of conditions and set up of data as well as testing at the UI layer.
• Hands-on understanding and experience with API testing.
• Experience in AWS and Docker.
• Familiar with test and bug management tools and processes, specifically JIRA and Zephyr Enterprise.
• Ability to develop functional tests, which exercise the UI, API and DB layers.
• Good awareness and experience in Accessibility Testing and Exploratory Testing.
• Highly delivery focused and proactive approach to testing, engaging effectively with all types of team members to drive projects forwards and not afraid to speak up and contribute to meetings.
• Familiarity with Scrum methodology and how testing activities fit in.

Candidates are expected to have practical experience of using all of the following:

• Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in writing and executing manual test cases and test scripts, including exploratory tests.
• Ability to perform API testing and validate data integrity.
• AWS (ECS, Lambdas, SQS, SNS).
• Technical testing of micro services in the Backend of a web solution.
• SQL queries for data location, creation, manipulation and reconciling.
• Accessibility testing using Axe or similar, plus manual testing of the same.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Analytical and proactive in their approach to testing and problem solving.
• Experienced at carrying out testing activities in Scrum methodology and contributing to all ceremonies (Planning, Stand Ups, demo and retros).
• Ability to drive testing processes starting from planning phase to test execution, bug fixing and support.
• Knowledge of test management and bug-tracking tools.
• Capable of engaging at all levels with customers.
• Test planning and estimation.

In addition to the above, it would be good to have experience of testing in the following:

• Microsoft Dynamics products and solutions.
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Pages, Portals, Workflows, Power Automate).

We’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like;

• Happiest working under their own direction and initiative but fully supported when needed.
• Confident to have a voice in a team and represent the testing function and activities.
• Attention to detail, we want you to obsess about the little things!
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams with geographical and time zone differences.
• Able to work flexibly to deliver on time to tight timescales.