Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:Job Title: QA Engineer
Employment Type: 12 Months contract, On-site
Work Location: Sandton, JohannesburgDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on various banking applications.
• Identify, record, document, and track bugs thoroughly.
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing.

2. Automation:

• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.
• Maintain and enhance the existing automation framework.
• Integrate automated testing into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline.

3. Collaboration:

• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and provide input on technical designs.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives within an Agile framework.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

4. Process Improvement:

• Identify process improvements and make recommendations for enhancing QA efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with new testing tools and test strategies.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:1. Qualification requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

2. Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance.
• Experience in the banking or financial services sector is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing.

3. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in QA tools and methodologies.
• Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, JIRA, and others.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:

• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

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