Software Tester
Parvana
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, South Africa
Software Tester
Parvana Strategic Sourcing has established itself as a leading provider of permanent and temporary recruitment services to the South African, European and UK marketplace. In addition to this we have enjoyed considerable success in Australia and other part
Duties & Responsibilities
About our client:
Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial services. Joining their elite team will provide you with a career filled with opportunities for growth on both a technical and personal level.
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What you will be doing:
- Analyse and comprehend software requirements and technical specifications.
- Develop thorough and well-organised test plans and test cases.
- Conduct manual and automated testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.
- Identify, document, and monitor defects using test management systems.
- Execute regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
- Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to understand needs and guarantee sufficient test coverage.
- Verify that software meets performance, security, and usability standards.
- Deliver comprehensive feedback and test outcomes to the development team.
- Participate in the ongoing enhancement of QA procedures and optimal practices.
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What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Foundation Level) are a plus.
- 1-3+ years of experience in Software Testing or Quality Assurance.
- Proven ability to test web, mobile, and/or enterprise software applications.
- Solid grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
- Familiarity with both functional and non-functional testing methodologies.
- Basic database knowledge with the ability to execute SQL queries.
- Proficiency in using test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple testing assignments.
- Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Experience with test automation tools.
- Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python or Java would be beneficial.
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Job ID:
- J106899
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For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
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Desired Experience & Qualification
Software Testing, Team Lead, Testing Methodologies, Agile, Waterfall