QA Tester

 
A QA Tester (Quality Assurance Tester) also known as a software engineer, tests out new and existing software. If you share an interest in becoming a QA tester, search below for more information and learn a QA tester's roles and responsibilities and find a career in software engineering today.

What is a QA Tester?

A QA tester, is a software engineer that tests websites and software while they are being developed or tests existing software and websites. Their role is to improve the quality of the website and software, improving any malfunctions or flaws found on a website or software.

 

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QA Tester Job Description

QA Tester Job Overview

QA testers generally work alongside software and website developers in companies to test software and websites while they are in the development stages. Their job is mainly to test out the quality of software and websites and ensure that software and websites function seamlessly. QA testers are also responsible for tracking all design processes and implementation of a company’s information or products on a website. The role also requires them to develop plans to test software and websites.

Responsibilities of a QA Tester

  • Carry’s out test cases
  • documents and assess test results
  • Monitors imperfections and troubleshoot problems
  • Reviews test procedures
  • Improves quality of website and software
  • Tests software and websites
  • Executing manual tests
  • Setting quality standards

QA Tester Qualifications

To become a QA tester, a Bachelor’s degree is needed, QA testers study computer science, business or computer applications as well as software engineering. 2 years of experience in the industry is needed.

Skills needed:

  • Teamwork skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Flexibility
  • Good communication skills
  • Powerful skills in IT
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management skills
  • Paying attention to detail

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QA Tester Jobs currently open:

QA Specialist (Software Tester)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you brave enough to squash bugs in the shadows of code? My client seeks a qa Specialist to haunt the edges of software quality, ensuring systems run smoother than a ghost through walls. If you love precision, problem-solving, and impactful tech-this is your spooky season opportunity.
11 days ago


Tester / QA Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
26 days ago


Automation Tester
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Title: Automation tester – Selenium Location: JohannesburgRenumeration: Based on Qualifications & Experience  Our client, is looking for an Automation tester with strong Selenium (Java or Python) and proven experience of Commercial Insurance domain to join their team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automation framewor...
19 days ago


Software Tester
Location: Durban
Salary: Market-related
Join a growing software development company focused on precision and product excellence.
20 days ago


Test Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R50k - 60k per month
We are looking for a Test Manager to join our team in Cape Town.
49 days ago


Data Tester
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
60 days ago


Quality Assurance (QA) Manager - FMCG
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
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Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – FMCG
Location: Germiston
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3 days ago


QA Engineer Ref: 4060
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Calling all skilled professionals! Elevate manufacturing excellence by joining a team in the Western Cape as a qa Engineer!                   In this role, your responsibilities will include managing supplier quality, conducting audits, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry a...
5 days ago


Lead QA Architect
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 950 000 Annually
The Game Is Afoot.A distinguished enterprise, whose name must remain confidential, seeks a mind of exceptional deduction — a Lead qa Architect — to uncover defects before they can whisper their mischief into production. The successful candidate will possess the rare ability to observe what others overlook: the faintest trace of a performance anomaly, the subtle scent of an untested API...
5 days ago