Senior Software Tester

Main purpose of the job:

As an experienced and highly detail-oriented Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through both manual and automated testing. You will play a pivotal role in promoting automation best practices across the team, driving efficiency and consistency. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and execute tests, while also mentoring and guiding junior testers to help foster their growth and expertise. This is a hybrid role with the expectation of meeting in the office in Westville once or twice a week for team meetings. You are required to have your own internet connection as well as your own laptop in order to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Design & Execution:
• Develop, design, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand system requirements and user stories.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, integration, and system tests to ensure software meets specified requirements and quality standards.
• Test Automation:
• Write, maintain, and execute automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar.
• Implement and improve automated test frameworks and libraries.
• Identify areas for automation and continuously improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot automation failures analyze root causes, and drive resolution.
• Mentoring & Leadership:
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior software testers and quality assurance team members.
• Lead by example in applying best practices for both manual and automated testing.
• Review and critique test strategies, automation scripts, and test case designs to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Advocate for a culture of continuous testing and quality in the development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for improving testing efficiency, tools, and processes.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in software testing and automation.
• Reporting & Documentation:
• Document detailed test results, track defects, and report on testing progress to stakeholders.
• Contribute to improving documentation standards and ensuring all test cases and scripts are well-documented.

• Gr.12 School Leaving Certificate. 
• IT qualification (Diploma/Degree). 
• ISTQB Foundation certificate plus ISTQB Agile Foundation level is a minimum requirement. 
• Previous experience in a Senior Testing role, overseeing a team of testers.
• Test Automation Engineer Certification is a bonus
• Other relevant certifications in software testing and automation is a bonus.
• Well-demonstrated and presented knowledge of software testing, with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Proven experience in developing and executing automated test scripts using modern test automation tools.
• Extensive experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and team-working abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects effectively