As software tester you will be accountable for:<\/p>\n
\tPerforming audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans, policies and procedures
\n\tOffering detailed technical support in the preparation for evaluations in the operations and maintenance of the test environment
\n\tAssisting Developers with debugging and characterising defects
\n\tUsing existing templates or tools to provide software evaluation reports indicating status summary for passing and failing tests
\n\tUsing subject matter expertise in the execution of software test plans, automated scripts and programs for testing
\n\tMaintaining documentation of test operations (including the implementation of new features), and reporting results to the software development team
\n\tParticipating in the collection of feedback on the developed design, from end users and other representative sources
\n\tIdentifying actual and potential problems in test plans or company products
\n\tWorking closely with the software development team in the diagnosis and replication of software failures
\n\tProviding regular updates on testing progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project
\n\tExecuting test cases against stories, maintaining tests in line with agreed testing standards and practices
\n\tProviding feedback on user stories from a quality point of view and promoting bug prevention strategies, testability, accessibility
\n\tParticipating in the delivery testing according to the schedule and completing tasks within allocated timeframes
\n\tUsing technical expertise to select techniques for the elicitation of detailed requirements taking into account the nature of the required changes, established practices and the characteristics and culture of those providing the requirements
\n\tProactively supporting the maintenance of the test environment
\n\tWriting SQL queries to retrieve, update and insert data in the databases
\n\tUsing understanding of business processes, to maintain test data structures and associated components by applying data analysis, modeling, and quality assurance techniques<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tProven experience in a variety of testing efforts
\n\tAt least 4-5 years\u2019 experience in a similar position
\n\tThe ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
\n\tExperience in executing test plans and cases
\n\tGood background on what is technically required to deliver IT solutions
\n\tExperience with defect tracking and testing systems
\n\tDemonstrated experience using techniques for identifying, gathering and validating customer needs in the delivery of IT services
\n\tExperience in quality assurance methodology<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tApplication testing
\n\tQuality assurance
\n\tSoftware quality assurance and testing techniques
\n\tProblem solving and analysis
\n\tAuditing
\n\tSoftware quality assurance and testing systems
\n\tTest Automation expertise
\n\tSystem debugging
\n\tReporting and interpreting
\n\tFamiliarity with Agile principles and how testing fits into Agile environments.<\/p>\n
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