Role:
Conduct testing of new and existing software before it goes into production.
You will plan, design, and build sophisticated automated text fixtures and systems for the client’s products and programmes.
You will work on the automation quality assurance efforts for software development projects, including a review of technical specifications and user stories.
The DevOps Automation Quality Assurance Engineer works closely with software developers, product owners, scrum masters and business stakeholders. S/he executes and maintains automated test scripts, provides documentation for testing methodologies and tools, reports automation results and ensures a focused, methodical approach to automation testing. In addition, the Automation Quality Assurance Engineer monitors progress of the automation QA efforts of internal and external QA resources.
What the job will entail day to day:
Responsible for the development of automated and manual test cases and the execution of the scripts.
Responsible for the creation, updating and execution of end-to-end manual and automated (position dependent) Test Cases to test new and existing software solutions.
Conduct functional and technical testing on the Front and Back-end across multiple platforms including Portal, Internet Banking and Mobile.
Execution of scripts to simulate or test various scenarios.
Perform manual and automated regression testing.
Fully document and track any anomalies or defects identified in testing with instruction of how to recreate each including proof of successful testing once these have been fixed.
Create Release Notes to clients of functions ready for UAT testing.
Assist in defining the client’s testing methodologies and quality control standards.
Work with business resources to understand purpose and concept for software features.
Maintain well organised records of test results.
Contribute to written policies and procedures for quality assurance.
Additional responsibilities as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related field.
Certifications / Licenses in any of the following: ITIL, ISTQB, II, IAT, DNS, RHCSA, MCSA, SAFE, AWS, SSL.
Matric or equivalent qualification recognised by the Department of Higher Education & Training.
Experience:
3 – 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance role & software testing role.
Experience in Manual and Automation Testing.
- At least 2 years in a QA Software Testing role.
- Extensive experience in Manual Testing.
- At least 1 year experience using automation Testing tools.
- Experience in the build of automation tests.
- Automation script execution and reporting.
Ability to communicate effectively with developers, quality assurance site reliability engineers.
Experience writing technical documentation for a technical audience.
Strong commitment to customer service and service enablement.
Experience with generating and documenting Test cases and QA Test Plans/Scenarios.
Basic Knowledge of SQL database and queries will be an advantage.
Experience in C# programming (Advantageous).
Experience in object-oriented programming and structured query language.
Experience with the concept of a Software Development Lifecycle and working with different test environments (Development, Quality and UAT Environment).
Experience with working on and testing different Internet Browsers.
Experience working with Error tracking tool/system will be an advantage.
Payment domain knowledge is a plus.
Experience in a Banking or Financial environment will be an advantage.
Ability to perform duties under tight deadlines.
Special Requirements:
Willing to work overtime (As an exception when required).
Perform standby duties; (As an exception when required).
Must have own and reliable transport.
Reliable and secure home internet.
Desired Skills:
- Software Quality Assurance
- Software Testing
- Manual Testing