ENVIRONMENT:

DESIGN test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures as the next Mid-level QA Engineer (JHB Onsite) wanted a by Joburg-based Software Specialist to join its team. You will help meet deadlines by breaking up the Development process into attainable testing goals and relaying any issues back to the Development and Product teams or leaders. Applicants must have a BSc./Bachelor of Information Systems (BI)/Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer, Software, Information or Electronic related Sciences from a reputable university with a solid understanding of architecture patterns and practices & test frameworks. You will also need experience with databases and SQL and other scripting languages.

DUTIES:

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to Software Developers.
• Identify, analyse, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, Regression Testing, Negative Testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, completeness, or mitigate risks.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
• Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
• Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
• Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
• Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
• Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
• Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
• Design or develop automated testing tools.
• Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
• Conduct historical analyses of test results.
• Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine the breakdown source.
• Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
• Coordinate user or third-party testing.
• Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications -

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)), Bachelor of Information Systems (BI),  or Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer, Software, Information or Electronic related Sciences from a reputable university.

Experience/Skills -

• Understanding of architecture patterns and practices.
• Deep understanding of test frameworks.
• Knowledge of enterprise architectural paradigms.
• Understanding of physical network and server environments.
• Understand and balance software application functionality and performance requirements.
• Apply test-driven development in the project development environment.
• Exper