QA Tester

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POSITION INFO:

Join one of South Africa's premier digitally advanced banks at the forefront of innovation and technology. Our client is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions and services to our customers, leveraging market-leading object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and cloud technologies. As they continue to push boundaries, they are seeking a talented QA Tester to join our dynamic team.

We are looking for a skilled QA Tester with a background in Java Development and automation scripting experience focused on web applications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the quality and reliability of web and mobile based banking solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing emerging technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for banking applications.
2. Collaborate closely with software developers and other stakeholders to identify and address defects and issues throughout the software development lifecycle.
3. Utilize automation tools and frameworks to streamline testing processes and enhance efficiency.
4. Conduct regression testing to validate software functionality and performance after changes or updates.
5. Analyze test results and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, providing actionable insights for improvement.
6. Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies in software testing and quality assurance.
7. Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. Proven experience in Java development, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
3. Demonstrated experience in software testing and quality assurance, including test planning, execution, and reporting(5+ years).
4. Proficiency in automation scripting using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar frameworks for web applications.
5. Familiarity with cloud technologies and their application in software development and testing.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
7. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements.

Advantageous Qualifications:

1. Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
2. Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.
3. Knowledge of web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

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