QA Specialist | Contract

Job Description

• iqbusiness is seeking to employ a QA Specialist on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international partner from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role 3 days on-site; 2 days WFH.
• As a QA specialising in web and mobile environments, you will design and execute rigorous test frameworks and automation strategies to ensure product excellence.
• You will leverage critical thinking and clear communication to challenge existing workflows and drive the continual improvement of testing disciplines across the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical background in automation technologies and a proactive approach to refining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Web and Mobile-App Test Plans: Create comprehensive testing plans that detail the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities.
• Based on the requirements, design, write, and execute test cases to verify that the software works as expected.
• Responsible for finding and reporting bugs within the system. Document the bug, how it was found, and the steps to reproduce it.
• Where possible, write automated tests or use existing testing tools to speed up the testing process and make it more reliable.
• After bugs have been fixed or new features added, conduct regression testing to ensure that previously working features still function as expected.
• Work closely with the development team to understand the features and functionality to be tested and to discuss any bugs or issues found during testing.
• Document testing processes, results, and discrepancies for future reference and for use by other teams and stakeholders.
• Test how systems perform under heavy loads and stress, to ensure it can handle peak times.
• Conduct usability and accessibility testing to ensure the product is user-friendly, easy to navigate and meets accessibility standards.
• Proactively stay updated on the latest testing tools, strategies, and industry trends.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience in testing websites and web applications, and mobile applications
• Experience working on complex websites and applications
• Experience in regression and load/stress testing
• Automation experience

Skills Required

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment