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 Automation Engineer (SAP Finance)We’re looking for a hands-on qa Automation Engineer/Test Analyst with strong accounting knowledge to drive testing across finance-integrated systems. A detail-driven tester who understands both finance processes and automation.
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5 days ago


Senior QA Engineer (Data Products)
Location: Johannesburg
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Our client in the Connectivity & Networking sector is seeking a Senior qa Engineer (Data Products) on a contract duration of 6 months.Role PurposeThe Senior qa Engineer (Data Products) is responsible for ensuring the functional correctness, data accuracy, performance, and reliability of enterprise data products, analytics solutions and visualisation platforms. The role focuses on validating da...
6 days ago


QA Automation Engineer | Johannesburg | Permanent
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