Quality Assurance Specialist

Cape Town FULL TIME R30,000 - R40,000 / Month
(R360,000 - R480,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing testing strategies, performing thorough testing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. We are looking for someone passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality assurance efforts for software releases, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Identify, reproduce, and track bugs and issues in a timely manner.
  • Perform compatibility testing across different devices and platforms.
  • Engage in performance testing to verify system efficiency.
  • Coordinate with product management to align testing strategies with product goals.
  • Participate in sprint planning sessions to assist in estimating testing efforts.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Master's degree is a plus
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in QA roles with leadership experience preferred
Technical Skills
  • API Testing
  • Performance Testing
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
Certifications
  • Certified Software Quality Analyst
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms: Experience with testing applications deployed on cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of security testing: Understanding of security testing principles and practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Generous leave policies including parental leave
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee assistance programs

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage creativity and innovation to drive our success.
  • Respect for Employees: We value our employees and respect their contributions to the company.
  • Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance to support our team members.
Status: Closed