Mid-level Software Tester

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

COMPANY:

A large retail chain based in Cape Town

LOCATION:

Cape Town (Hybrid working model)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The role will be part of the Software Development team and entails testing a range of products enabling the business to plan, buy and move merchandise effectively. Applicants need the ability to learn new technologies, commit to set and meet deadlines and be highly motivated with enthusiasm. They also need to create and innovate testing processes and be able to identify and interpret business requirements.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Creating and maintaining test cases for supply chain workflows
• Test cases must be created to:
  • Confirm Data integrity
  • Positive / Negative test cases to confirm user acceptance criteria
  • User and application security requirements are met
  • Confirm software UX is consistent
  • Managing testing across teams and systems (end-to-end testing)
  • Compose proof of testing reports to the team manager and business when required
  • Logging and tracking of defects found from submission to resolution
  • Work closely with developers to identify and isolate defects in products/systems early in the SDLC
  • Provide support during User Acceptance Testing and Pilot phases in cooperation with other teams
  • Testing every aspect of the POS software and integration with central applications, to help improve it
  • Find, report, and verify issues on assigned projects
  • Own all or part of the testing effort on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Generate documentation on tools and processes used
  • Automate testing as much as possible

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication ability
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and quick to learn
• Being technically competent is preferred although not essential for this role
• You must be comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Understand the principles of testing in an Agile environment
• Be flexible in a quick-changing and fast-paced work environment
• A passion for improving the user's experience while being customer-focused
• The ability to build trust and partnership with our customers and your colleagues
• Having fun is part of our DNA, not something we strive for

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Matric
• Formal Tertiary Qualification (ISTQB Certified) advantageous

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5 Years experience as a Tester
• 5 Years experience in testing automation (Selenium/Cypress)

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.