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:

Junior QA Tester
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Our client in the telecommunications sector is looking for a Junior qa tester on a contract duration of 6 months. Suitable candidates must have BSS & Telecommunications experience.  Job Purpose:To support the qa team in validating software applications and platforms used in telecom BSS environments. The Junior qa tester will help ensure quality delivery of telecom services such as billing...
7 days ago


Manual QA Tester (CH1134)
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
88 days ago


Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, a fast-growing IT automation company, is looking for a Junior qa tester to join their team!
20 days ago


Intermediate QA Engineer (Remote)
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: €0 per month
Intermediate, qa, Engineer
9 days ago


Intermediate QA Engineer (Remote)
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: €0 per month
Intermediate, qa, Engineer
9 days ago


Senior Test Automation
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Seeking a Senior Test Automation professional for a Contractor position in the Telco and Information Technology sectors. Contract role for 3 months. 
14 days ago


Automation Tester
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Hourly
Our Client, an established and leading organisation, is looking for an Automation tester. This role is in a collaborative environment where quality forms part of the design. You’d be responsible for building and maintaining automation for front-end, back-end, and API testing, while also contributing to continuous improvement of test processes. In addition, this role will be ideal for someone...
21 days ago


QA Engineer
Location: Centurion
Salary:
An award-winning provider of cutting-edge contact centre and customer experience (CX) solutions is looking for a Senior qa Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Centurion, Gauteng (hybrid role).
22 days ago


Automation Tester
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
48 days ago


Senior QA Engineer
Location: Centurion
Salary:
An award-winning provider of cutting-edge contact centre and customer experience (CX) solutions is looking for a Senior qa Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Centurion, Gauteng (hybrid).
28 days ago