Junior Software Quality Engineer

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Job Description

The successful candidate will:
Perform quality assurance checks for applications developed in house, packaged, or third-party hosted, using a variety of manual and automated tools.
Develop and implement quality assurance, problem reporting processes and systems.

ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance Testing

Carry out a specified range of complex tests; interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure conformance.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Quality Assurance Testing Design

Carry out a range of activities to generate evidence in support of the validation of existing and new quality assurance test methods and procedures.

Quality Management System

Carry out a range of quality management activities under the guidance of senior colleagues to contribute to the identification and evaluation of current policies and business processes that are in the scope of the quality management system (QMS) and to support the design, development, and documentation of new policies, procedures, and business processes.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

Document Preparation

Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Minimum Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Familiarity with open-source test automation tools like Selenium or equivalents.
• Competence in SQL and database operations.
• Basic comprehension of performance testing tools like Apache JMeter.
• Basic understanding of the functionality of CI/CD pipelines.

Experience:

• 2+ years in software testing, including some exposure to automation and performance testing.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills:

• Communication: Proficiency in expressing issues with clarity and precision.
• Collaboration: Capability to effectively collaborate within a team.
• Precision: Strong commitment to maintaining a high level of quality in work.
• Flexibility: Skill in adapting to new tools and technologies as required.

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Executing Plans, Laboratory Testing, Legal Practices, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, QA Methodologies, Regulatory Compliance Management, Software Testing, Test Case Management

Competencies

Decision QualityEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesOrganizational SavvyTech Savvy

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science (BCoSc)

Closing Date

15 July 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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