Software Tester (Manual)

Are you a Manual Software Tester looking for a new position?

Our client in the financial services industry is searching for a Manual Software Tester to join them in Cape Town for a 6-month contract. The Tester will be responsible for applying appropriate testing methodologies, scripts and test plans at certain stages of the development cycle to ensure that systems and applications function optimally.

Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of the latest IT trends and practices to optimise service offering.


• Oversee the complete test cycle of software development, from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.


• Operationalise testing strategy in line with best practice standards to ensure alignment between testing and development activities.


• Define testing objectives and quality criteria to plan for testing at different stages of the development cycle to reduce potential for error.


• Execute end to end functional tests and utilise developed automated tests to ensure optimal functioning of applications in line with business requirements.


• Manage the testing operation of systems or applications under controlled conditions and evaluate the results against expectations.


• Apply an understanding of distributed systems to configure test environments and execute test plans in line with business requirements.


• Manage test cases, test designs, service and support documentation to ensure that testing and support of applications are accurate and meet expectations.


• Evaluate and understand software and applications functionality to determine appropriate test methodologies relative to the application being tested.


• Implement defect tracking and test case management systems to document test sets, defects and record test case execution results.


• Collaborate with the software development team or operations team to troubleshoot and remediate issues in production environments to drive quality and performance of systems or applications.


• Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all testing related work is carried out as per defined standards and procedures.


• Document UAT test scenarios, test cases and test scripts with the business analysis team to ensure business requirements are met.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years testing experience


• Previous experience working in a software development environment


• Degree in IT


• ISTQB Certification

Sound like you? Apply today!