Senior Tester

Swan IT is searching for a Senior Tester to join a finance client in Cape Town. The successful candidate must have at least 1 year of Senior Tester experience for this position, as well as Manual and Automation experience. As the Senior Tester, you will act as a quality gatekeeper ensuring software meets functional and non-functional requirements, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining the company's reputation for reliability and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.


• Identify testing requirements based on project specifications and user requirements.


• Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects


• Identify, document and track potential defects early in the development cycle through rigorous testing and proactive analysis.


• Evaluate and enhance existing testing methodologies, processes and tools to recommend improvement and increase efficiency and effectiveness.


• Implement best practices and innovative solutions in software testing to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge


• Provide regular updates on testing progress and status to project stakeholders.


• Generate test metrics and analyse data to identify areas for improvement.


• Assess and mitigate risks associated with software releases by ensuring thorough testing coverage and reliability.


• Ensure that the software meets or exceeds user expectations by delivering a defect-free product.


• Enhance the end-user experience by ensuring the software is reliable, performant, and secure.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior role


• At least an NQF level 7 qualification


• Experience in Manual and Automation testing is non-negotiable

We can’t wait to hear from you!