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QA Engineer (performance & automation)

  • Cape Winelands
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: IT Technology Technical
  • Reference: QA002

Apply before Jul 19 2022 | 21 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Progressive Edge

QA Engineer (performance & automation)

Permanent

Cape Town

 

Join a large enterprise with various Ecommerce brands.  As a senior QA Engineer you will use your strong automation scripting skills as well as your manual experience and know how to ensure the following:

  • Identify opportunities for automation within software processes.
  • Design and execute QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
  • Run tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software.
  • Identify bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
  • Install applications and databases relevant to automation.
  • Collaborate with other business units to understand how automation can improve workflow.
  • Gather requirements from clients, customers or end-users to develop the best automation solutions

Job Objectives     

Test case/script generation and review:

  • Identify what to test by translating non-functional and business requirements into testable test plans and test scripts.
  • Identify and document key test scenarios.
  • Document or automate the test script using the performance testing tool.
  • Determine the prerequisites.
  • Determine the test criteria.
  • Record the expected results.
  • Review final test scripts with QA Engineer lead.
  • Obtain sign-off.
  • Test prerequisites compilation:

Identify required test materials.

  • Obtain test material, e.g. test data.
  • Identify the required test environment.
  • Ensure test environment setup, e.g. test server access and test logins.
  • Prepare test results pack for results recording and sign-off.

Test execution and recording:

  • Execute the automated scripts.
  • Record test results.
  • Compare actual results against expected results and debug any script failures.
  • Maintenance of high quality and accuracy:
  • Understand the application under test and ensure that it meets the necessary expectations as defined by business.
  • Ensure Quality Assurance of all testing activities.
  • Maintain test documentation to reflect current system operations.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support improvement of the testing processes and initiatives.
  • Continued maintenance and upkeep of the performance testing scripts that form part of the performance regression pack.

Test status updates:

  • Provide feedback to the development team and ensure the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the performance requirements.
  • Inform management of any negative trends in the performance of software in pre-production.
  • Provide estimates and feedback to the Team Lead for project scheduling purposes.
  • Ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
  • Prepare and maintain test tracking reports.

Test closure activities:

  • Ensure test completion - no outstanding high-risk issues, defects have been fixed and retested or deferred or accepted as permanent restrictions.
  • Handover test artifacts to people who need it in the future, e.g. maintenance or support teams.
  • Participate in project retrospectives and contribute and document lessons learned Archive test work products, like test results, test logs, test status reports etc.

Candidate Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

  • 2-3 years Manual testing experience
  • 2-3 years SQL experience
  • 5 - 7 years Automation scripting experience
  • South African citizenship essential
  • 2 - 3 years Knowledge of non-functional testing - performance testing
  • 5 - 7 years Knowledge of functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, automation scripting, and execution.
  • 1-2 years Knowledge of non-functional testing – security testing
  • 1-2 years Knowledge of non-functional testing – usability testing
  • 2 - 4 years Knowledge of systems testing, integration testing

Preferred

  • IT-related Diploma/Degree
  • ISTQB Foundation Level
  • ISTQB Agile – desirable
  • 1 - 2 years Testing in a ecommerce or retail environments
  • 1 - 2 years Testing in an Agile environment - desirable

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About Progressive Edge

Progressive Edge Consulting 

Is a Boutique firm specializing in Tech & Data related recruitment and headhunting services across the Cape Town Area.

We actively seek out the most innovative and progressive companies & projects within the Cape Town area an connect them with leading IT and technical talent from around the country. 


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