Software Tester 2

Reporting to the software tester lead you are a highly motivated, innovative, self-driven individual with a proven track record in software testing.  You have the ability to interpret and perceive requirements, work independently and get the job done.

This position will be responsible for the full software testing cycle. 

As software tester you will be accountable for:

• Performing audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans, policies and procedures
• Offering detailed technical support in the preparation for evaluations in the operations and maintenance of the test environment
• Assisting Developers with debugging and characterising defects
• Using existing templates or tools to provide software evaluation reports indicating status summary for passing and failing tests
• Using subject matter expertise in the execution of software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing
• Maintaining documentation of test operations (including the implementation of new features), and reporting results to the software development team
• Participating in the collection of feedback on the developed design, from end users and other representative sources
• Identifying actual and potential problems in test plans or company products
• Working closely with the software development team in the diagnosis and replication of software failures
• Providing regular updates on testing progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project
• Executing test cases against stories, maintaining tests in line with agreed testing standards and practices
• Providing feedback on user stories from a quality point of view and promoting bug prevention strategies, testability, accessibility
• Participating in the delivery testing according to the schedule and completing tasks within allocated timeframes
• Using technical expertise to select techniques for the elicitation of detailed requirements taking into account the nature of the required changes, established practices and the characteristics and culture of those providing the requirements
• Proactively supporting the maintenance of the test environment
• Writing SQL queries to retrieve, update and insert data in the databases
• Using understanding of business processes, to maintain test data structures and associated components by applying data analysis, modeling, and quality assurance techniques

Knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy
• Sound verbal and written communication skills coupled with good interpersonal skills
• Solid problem-analysis and solving skills
• Working knowledge of test methodologies, implementing test plans, test cases and debugging
• Demonstrate technical understanding and knowledge across the digital domain
• Thorough understanding of test best practice
• Understand common software failures and faults
• Solid knowledge of software testing technologies
• Demonstrate ability to translate solutions into business terms and communicate to stakeholders
• Understanding of testing of IT systems, including manual and automation testing
• Ability to monitor, log and report on service delivery and convey results to stakeholders in agreed format and timescales
• Ability to evaluate risks, priorities and business benefits, leveraging business knowledge
• Ability to apply industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• SQL query writing skills

Experience:

Proven experience in a variety of testing efforts
At least 4-5 years’ experience in a similar position
The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in executing test plans and cases
Good background on what is technically required to deliver IT solutions
Experience with defect tracking and testing systems
Demonstrated experience using techniques for identifying, gathering and validating customer needs in the delivery of IT services
Experience in quality assurance methodology

Requirements

Application testing
Quality assurance
Software quality assurance and testing techniques
Problem solving and analysis
Auditing
Software quality assurance and testing systems
Test Automation expertise
System debugging
Reporting and interpreting
Familiarity with Agile principles and how testing fits into Agile environments.

Achievement Awards Group is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 31 May 2025. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable. 

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
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