IT Tester

**Introduction**

**Disclaimer**
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**Role Purpose**

**Requirements**:
**Education & Certifications**:

- Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a testing role with 2-4 years of experience in IT
- Advantageous: ISTQB Foundation and Agile certifications

**Skills & Experience**:

- Proficiency in API testing with tools such as Postman.
- Strong experience with test case creation, execution, and defect management.
- Hands-on experience in executing automation tests using Jenkins.
- Ability to script and run SQL queries for data validation.
- Experience with Java, IBM i Batch Processing, and other automation tools.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Hands-on attitude, confident personality, and the ability to work autonomously.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

**Testing & Bug Management**:

- Design test cases and execute both manual and automated tests with a hands-on attitude
- Confidently identify, document, and track bugs, ensuring prompt resolution and re-testing
- Perform regression and smoke testing as required with mínimal supervision, working autonomously when necessary
- Analyse test results and collaborate with development teams to resolve technical issues
- Maintain clear documentation of testing processes, procedures, and results

**Automation & Technical Consultation**:

- Take a proactive approach in identifying and developing automated tests to enhance testing efficiency
- Confidently provide technical expertise and support for other teams during peer reviews and projects

**Collaboration & Communication**:

- Work independently in an Agile environment while maintaining alignment with team goals and project timelines
- Communicate test outcomes effectively and confidently with all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and clarity
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, offering technical assistance when required

**Risk & Project Management**:

- Proactively identify risks that could affect the delivery of testing milestones and take initiative to mitigate them
- Manage testing tasks autonomously within agreed timelines, ensuring high-quality output and meeting project deadlines

**Competencies**
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Examine Information**: Ability to analyse and process information effectively, asking probing questions and striving to find solutions to problems
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Team Work**: Works collaboratively with others, encouraging team contributions and making decisions democratically
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Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills**: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically about issues and solutions
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Time Management**: Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks systematically, setting priorities for effective task execution
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Innovation & Change Agility**: Embraces change and is open to innovation, continuously seeking to improve and adapt