Software Tester (Alberton) at Altron Bytes Systems Integration

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Follow Agile Scrum Methodology
• Software Testing and Delivery
• Self Development
• Collaboration

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Agile Scrum Methodology

• To work as part of the Agile team to ensure User story/software requirements are achieved.
• Make use of the scrum technique for development and testing
• Attend all Scrum planning, sprint, daily stand-up and retrospective meetings

Software Testing and Delivery

• Ensure delivery of whole project that meets the client/user’s requirements.
• Compile final report from stakeholders/Business – Log testcases and results.
• To test software/User story to ensure test cases are passed
• Action all tasks allocated Dev Ops.
• Provide support and documentation
• Manage own professional and self-development.
• Collaborate closely with other team members and departments

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Developers
• Business Analysts
• Testers
• Support

Reasons for Interaction:

• Understanding scope of testing
• Get better understanding of user requirements
• Collaboration
• Receiving bug reports

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Educational Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent. 

Professional Qualifications

• ISTQB / ISEB Foundation Level certification. 

Years of Experience

• 3 years’ experience as a Dev/Software tester, which includes: Exposure to automation with strong manual testing skills.
• Experience in creating reusable test suites and cases
• Experience in testing integrations

Other requirements

• Knowledge of various testing techniques.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent administrator with strong attention to detail.
• Technology and system savvy.
• Numeracy skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst still maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to maintain supreme levels of ethical behaviour and confidentiality.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement