Intermediate Software Tester (CRM D365) - Hybrid-12 month contract - CAPE TOWN BASED

• Responsible for the development and execution of test cases to verify and validate the functionality on the workflow (Dynamics 365) platforms. Also responsible for linking test cases to business/systems requirements to ensure traceability. Will also be responsible for executing regression tests, logging of defects, and tracking defects.

• Analysing user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility with the Business Analyst and /or Developer.
• Collaborates closely with other team members and departments.
• Responsible for creating and executing test cases.
• Identify and create necessary test data.
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies with project team.
• Checking test results and test failures
• Analyses metrics for quality assessment
• Work closely with Business Analyst to influence and monitor User Acceptance Testing

• Responsibilities may require after hours and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
• Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
• Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle.
• Provide support and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years as a Software Tester.
• Testing certification (ISTQB – Foundation certificate) is a prerequisite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience using tools like JIRA, Confluence and Xray Test Repository
• Experience in software testing methodologies (agile, waterfall, functional and non-functional), test planning, test cases development, execution of test cases
• Experience in developing test cases and test scenarios from use cases and/or requirements specifications.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Possesses good understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance concepts across the SDLC and the TDLC
• Understands test metrics and how they are used for decision support.
• Has experience with Requirements Management, Test Management and Defect Management Tools.

Skills

• Provides input to continuously improve test methodology.
• Reviews functional requirements,
• Defines test scenarios.
• Traces coverage and clearance
• Provides input to standard test metrics and reporting.
• Prioritize defect management with development team.
• Has good time-management skills

Knowledge

• Standard Dynamics365 Application an advantage.
• System development life cycle and Test Development Lifecycle.
• Methods, standards, and techniques supporting domain.
• Best practices in domain
• Defect management
• Good working knowledge of testing best practices and frameworks

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Good communication skills (write and read English)
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Is a good team player