Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Quality Assurance Engineer to join our vibrant team in Durban. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our software products through meticulous testing and validation processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers to understand user requirements.
• Ensure the quality of releases through effective testing.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in QA processes.
• Conduct training sessions for new team members on QA practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of testing on product quality.
• Keep up to date with the latest QA trends and technologies.
• Provide mentorship to junior QA team members.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance

Technical Skills

• Manual Testing
• Bug Tracking Tools

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications

• Certified Agile Tester (CAT)
• Six Sigma Green Belt

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with cloud-based testing environments: Familiarity with testing in cloud-based infrastructures.
• Knowledge of security testing practices: Experience with security testing and assurance methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical aid coverage
• Annual performance bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Team Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, fostering teamwork and support across departments.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritize the wellbeing of our employees, with initiatives aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Fun and Engaging Culture: Our culture focuses on fun and engagement, creating a positive environment for all employees.