IT software Tester

The IT Development department is looking for a person who is passionate about testing and will give their all to ensure that we delight our customers. This person will ideally be naturally inquisitive and feel at ease navigating applications hosted internally including website, portal and mobile device applications.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate in and across project development teams to test all required system modifications and functionality within development projects with the aim of delivering high quality products at a fast pace
Compile test plans and present these test plans to the testing group and participate during test plan reviews
Holding the space for quality within the development project team
Promote uptake of new technologies and tools to improve testing results.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail with a strong quality orientation
Excellent verbal communication
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
Highly collaborative
Problem solver with logical thinking
Lives and portrays the company's values
Be able to prioritize
High energy level with a willingness to go the extra mile
Critical thinking with a curious streak with a learning attitude
Effective planning and organizing abilities
Keen interest in learning more about testing industry trends and tools
Innovative and shows initiative
Reliable and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to change and be flexible
Able to work independently as well as be a team player
Digital Team Values:
Fun (The ability to have fun in the everyday challenges we face)
Excellence (the quality of being outstanding or extremely good)
Mastery (comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity)
Respect (a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements and due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others)
Teamwork (the combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient)
Continuous improvement (Strive to continually look at the way things are done and find better and more efficient ways of achieving the same goals)
Self-motivated and able to work with very little guidance
Flexibility around working hours regarding extended hours.
We work best together when...
We give each other time to come up with a good solution and to strive for excellence
Focus on achieving the best quality solutions
We keep on sharpening our skills and knowledge
We commit to continuous learning
Value each other as individuals and respect ideas and skills of each individual
Confident in relying upon each other
Play our part and stand by our word
Everyone is able to voice their opinion
We discuss and debate great ideas together
When each of us contributes towards a common goal, creating synergy.
Minimum requirements:
Matric
At least 24 months mobile and web testing experience
Strong computer skills with a good knowledge of a variety of different Windows and Web-based programs
Experience working in agile teams using scrum and Kanban
Working experience of MS SQL
Ability to perform REST API testing through either PostMan or Swagger (Open API) interface
Interpreting application error logs
Understanding of API and mobile application branching strategies
Beneficial requirements:
IT Qualification or studying IT
Exposure to test automation experience in either Web (Katalon, Selenium, Protractor or Cypress)
Exposure to a Test Case Management Tool (TestRail)
Exposure to C# and JavaScript
Exposure to UiPath
Exposure to Cosmos database
ISTQB Qualification

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No