We are looking to hire 2 QA/Testers for our client based in Fourways

Purpose of the position:

You will be tasked with the testing of new features and enhancements
You will be involved with the project teams (both internal and external) in implementation of these new features and enhancements
Duties and Responsibilities:

Execute exploratory tests in order to gain context and log defects
Complete test cases in order to gain knowledge about the state of the software system
Design and run scripts for automation in testing
Log bugs/defect reports in defect logging application
Effectively communicate bugs/defects with product stakeholders
Advise product stakeholders on product readiness for release
Design and update test cases according to product requirements
Test specification reviews and sign-off
Participate in code review
Participate in project stand-ups or scrums
Knowledge and Skills

Software development exposure
Hands-on testing experience within a whole range of functional testing including UAT, acceptance and system testing
Very good knowledge of testing methodologies
Test analysis knowledge
Intermediate SQL knowledge
Unit testing experience
Understand basic programming concepts
Familiarity with the principles of technical design and programming, both OO and procedural
UML – Use cases and, sequence and activity
SDLC
Risk identification
Behaviour of software systems
HCI principles
Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary degree (BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, BComm Informatics or other related technology degree) strongly preferred
5 years’ experience in software testing
Experience with testing in agile projects
Experience working closely with developers while writing unit tests