Software QA

We are looking for a Software QA to assess software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches. In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in executing test cases and are passionate about quality, wed like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will help ensure that our products, applications and systems work correctly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unit, integration, load, and accessibility testing
• Be part of an agile team delivering high-quality software
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and develop design documentation
• analyzing users stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility
• execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies
• Provide support and documentation
• Collaborate with Engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Evaluate product code according to specifications
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Help troubleshoot issues
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
• Evaluate new technologies and remain current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Requirements And Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role
• Excels at problem solving/analysis
• Is able to learn new technologies quickly and easily
• Communicates effectively
• Effectively manages your time and competing deliverables
• Enjoys and excels at being part of a team and fostering teamwork
• Demonstrates initiative and drive to pursue and achieve goals
• Delivers exceptional customer service
• Excellent verbal skills
• Ability to prioritize requests and plan accordingly
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on companys success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of test management software and SQL

What Would Excite Us

• Fanatical about client service and user experience
• Experience with Cloud technologies AZURE, AWS, etc.
• Experience in Agile software development process
• Experience with Team Foundation Server or git as a code repository
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus

Whats in it for you?

Being South Africas largest company of its kind IDM is continuously growing, with no signs of stopping. One of our core values is growing people and we take that very seriously. We have internal learning opportunities to better our people, and leaders who are experts in their fields and freely impart knowledge and are open to new ideas. Our culture is one of collaboration, diversity, and helpfulness. That goes for our people internally and how we deal with our clients.

At IDM, you can play a part in educating and assisting real South Africans get out of tough financial situations. You can make a difference with the work you do.

Other Key Benefits

• We make sure our employees are mentally and physically healthy with Healthy Together campaigns throughout the year.
• We offer various rewards and awards as tokens of recognition for hard work.
• We have a vibrant office in a lively part of the city
• We offer company benefits like a half day off on your birthday, medical aid, retirement annuity, and further study opportunities should you meet relevant requirements.
• We have a culture of growth, meaning you have access to move both upwards or across in the business if you want to.