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Software Tester

Network IT
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg North, South Africa
Software Tester
Reference: ITA005883-Jess-1

An innovative and fast-growing technology company in the SaaS and financial services space is seeking a Junior Software Tester to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and curious individual who wants to build a career in software quality assurance within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will play a key role in ensuring that new features and system enhancements function correctly across various client environments and real-world scenarios. Working closely with experienced QA professionals, developers, and product teams, you will gain hands-on experience in structured testing practices while contributing directly to product quality and release success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Test Planning and Execution:
    • Review requirements and develop comprehensive test plans covering core scenarios, edge cases, and regressions
    • Execute manual test cases for new features in staging and testing environments
    • Validate system behaviour across different configurations and client setups
  • Functional and Exploratory Testing:
    • Simulate real-world user scenarios, particularly for business-critical and data-sensitive processes
    • Verify permission structures, data access controls, and system boundaries
    • Identify, reproduce, and document defects with clear steps, screenshots, and supporting logs
  • Regression Testing Support:
    • Maintain and execute regression test suites for key workflows
    • Assist with pre-release testing cycles to ensure system stability
    • Perform final regression checks prior to production releases
  • Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
    • Work closely with product and development teams to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
    • Partner with senior QA team members to improve testing strategies and coverage
    • Contribute to identifying gaps in test data, processes, and tools
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Qualifications and Requirements:
  • A Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is advantageous
  • Strong interest in software testing and quality assurance
  • Solid manual testing skills with a methodical and detail-driven approach
  • Ability to write clear, structured test cases and detailed bug reports
  • Familiarity with web applications and testing in staging or pre-production environments
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Advantageous (But Not Essential):
  • Previous experience (approximately 1–2 years) in QA, testing, or product validation
  • Exposure to SaaS or multi-tenant platforms
  • Basic knowledge of testing tools (e.g., Postman, Selenium, and Cypress)
  • Understanding of APIs, logs, or debugging tools
  • Experience working with systems involving complex business rules (e.g., finance, payroll, and HR)
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Apply now!
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Package & Remuneration

Monthly