Software Tester - Centurion Verfied

Salary Negotiable Centurion, Gauteng Centurion, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 28-09-2017 10:39:40 PM
26-10-2017 10:39:40 PM
 PLEASE NOTE SALARY IS NEG : R 300 000 - R375 000 PER ANNUM

Job Summary:
As a Software Tester, you will form part of an application software development effort on a variety of projects in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your role is to test quality software products as a member of the software development team, allocate those bugs to the relevant developers and work closely with the Software Architect to establish and fulfill a continuous integration strategy. You will work closely with the Software Developers, System Engineers and Software Architects to develop new product offerings and improve existing ones. There is a fair amount of integration with software and hardware sub-systems involved and the position needs an adaptive and quick-learning person willing to apply themselves to problem solving as well as taking ownership of the software system as a whole. This poslfion reports to the Team Leader­ Software
 
Travel Requirements:
This position requires occasional travel in South Africa. You will be based in Gauteng and most of the travel will be to the Cape Town and Durban areas.
 
Job  Responsibilities:
  • Perform software testing as a member of a dedicated development team to ensure the implementation of software that conforms to industry standards.
  • Perform testing of applications and systems by exercising functionality, reliability, robustness and GUI tests.
  • Investigate and implement automated testing within the software development environment.
  • Compile test reports for the software development team.
  • Integrate hardware and software sub-systems together, including fault-finding and troubleshooting.
  • Report on a project basis to the project managers, software systems architect and development team leaders.
 
Required Skllls:
  • Familiarity with various software packages and basic network and hardware troubleshooting experience is necessary
  • Linux experience is advantageous
  • Experience in the defence industry will be advantageous
  • Familiarity with military communication systems will be advantageous
  • Knowledge of scripting tools and automated test mechanisms will be advantageous
 
Qualifications:
  • Experience in a previous testing position will be advantageous
  • Experience with computers and hardware will be advantageous

Recruiter: CompuJobs