QA Specialist (Software Tester)
Communicate IT
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town: Northern Suburbs, South Africa
Software Tester
Reference: CTI005750-LB-1
My client, a leading innovator in software solutions for the agricultural sector, is seeking a committed QA Specialist to uphold exceptional software quality. Engage in impactful projects that strengthen South Africa's supply chain, utilizing tools like Test CafΓ© and Postman. Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment offering hybrid work, continuous learning, and opportunities in IT and software testing roles. This role is perfect for QA professionals eager to shape agricultural traceability, contributing to South Africaβs economy through meaningful QA and developer initiatives.
My client, a leading innovator in software solutions for the agricultural sector, is seeking a committed QA Specialist to uphold exceptional software quality. Engage in impactful projects that strengthen South Africa's supply chain, utilizing tools like Test CafΓ© and Postman. Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment offering hybrid work, continuous learning, and opportunities in IT and software testing roles. This role is perfect for QA professionals eager to shape agricultural traceability, contributing to South Africaβs economy through meaningful QA and developer initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Join a forward-thinking team to ensure the reliability of innovative software that tracks agricultural products from farm to port. As a QA Specialist (Software Tester) in this intermediate to senior role, youβll validate the functionality, usability, and performance of web-based platforms like Palbroker, focusing on logistics, financials, and dashboards. Youβll perform manual and automated testing, create and maintain test scripts, and work closely with developers and analysts in an agile, hybrid work environment (full-time with flexible hybrid options). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in IT jobs, drive continuous QA improvements, and thrive in a supportive, innovation-driven culture that values precision and problem-solving. By ensuring robust systems, youβll play a key role in client satisfaction and advance your career in information technology.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4 years in QA or software testing, with experience in both manual and automated testing
Proficient in functional, integration, performance, regression, web/mobile, GUI, back-end, and UAT testing
Skilled in writing and maintaining test cases/scripts using Test CafΓ© (TypeScript), SQL for data validation, and API testing with Postman
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, and Clarion
Strong analytical, problem-solving, detail-oriented, and communication skills for effective team collaboration
Experience in root cause analysis, defect reporting, and contributing to QA processes, including SOPs
Preferred: Knowledge of agricultural/traceability systems, agile methodologies, and DevOps integration (intermediate to senior levels welcome)
Qualification:
Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is highly advantageous
Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on lbunning@communicate.co.za or 021Β 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTI005750
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