Software Tester Africa Hybrid

As an Intermediate/Senior Software Tester, you would be responsible for ensuring we are releasing reliable, high-quality software. You will have the opportunity to work closely with developers as we believe testing is a crucial part of our life cycle and we involve testing from the beginning.
You will be joining an experienced and dynamic team and will be in an environment with a lot of room to grow and learn. As a fast-growing company, Sybrin is an ideal place to develop your career.

Job Specification:

You would be responsible for:

• Proficient in developing frameworks from scratch or enhancing existing automation frameworks.
• Actively promote the conversion of manual test cases into automated ones within the Test Automation framework.
• Create and maintain automation scripts for Java-based functional testing across Web, Mobile, or API platforms.
• Responsible for executing automated regression packs as part of sprint deliverables.
• Capable of troubleshooting, stabilizing, and optimizing daily QA automation tasks effectively.
• Clearly communicate technical bugs/issues to internal stakeholders.
• Actively participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices while developing and maintaining automation scripts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing efficient and well-organized test automation scripts.
• Creation of test plans and test cases
• Replication of bugs logged on GitLab / AzureDevops to confirm bug validity.
• Conduct integration testing on platform-provided integrations to ensure seamless functioning.
• Skillful in performance testing to prevent performance-related issues from affecting releases.
• Conduct endurance testing to ensure system stability under significant loads for extended periods.
• Security testing to ensure changes made comply with industry standards.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automation testing within commercial settings.
• 2+ Demonstrating expertise in QA Test Automation utilizing Selenium Webdriver
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Java, C# and Javascript , For automation Scripting.
• Confidently adept at querying data in SQL.
• Exhibiting a track record of developing automated test frameworks for RESTful APIs and relevant tooling.
• Skilled in creating automated test frameworks for Front End web applications, including the use of tools like Cucumber and Webdriver.
• Solid understanding of version control systems like Git/AzureDevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Utilizing analytical skills to examine bug reports, prioritize essential tests, and streamline application functions through automated testing processes.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Comfortable with learning new IT systems
• IT related qualification advantageous – BCom IT or Informatics, BSc IT, BSc Computer Science, Diploma or Certificate in Development, Testing Qualification (EG ISTQB Foundation or equivalent)
• Visual Studio experience would be advantageous.
• Gitlab/Github experience would be advantageous.
  
  

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in writing accurate and concise replication steps.
• Displaying sound work ethics and a keen sense of responsibility.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication of defects to developers in a diplomatic manner.