Intermediate Tester
2 weeks ago
**Job Title**: Intermediate Tester
**Accountable to**: Test Lead
**Based**: Centurion
**Salary**:Market related
**Contract type**: Fixed Term (12 months)
**Commencement date**: January 2024
**Overview**:
**Key responsibilities**:
- Test Planning: Understand project requirements, develop test plans, and define testing objectives and strategies.
- Test Design and Execution: Create detailed test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios based on project requirements and specifications. Execute tests, both manually and using automated testing tools, and record test results.
- Defect Management: Identify and report software defects or issues using a defect tracking system. Work closely with developers and other team members to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Test Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test scripts, test results, and any relevant testing artifacts. Update test documentation as needed to reflect changes in requirements or test coverage.
- Test Environment Setup: Set up and configure the necessary test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations, to facilitate effective testing.
- Test Data Management: Create and manage test data sets required for executing test cases and scenarios. Ensure test data relevance, accuracy, and security.
- Test Execution and Reporting: Execute test cases and scenarios according to defined test plans. Document and report test results, including defects, test coverage, and any issues or observations encountered during testing.
- Test Automation: Identify opportunities for test automation and develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and project managers, to ensure effective coordination and communication throughout the testing process.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools. Provide feedback and suggestions to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the testing practice.
- Adherence to Quality Standards: Ensure compliance with quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to software testing.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share testing knowledge and expertise with team members, mentor junior testers, and contribute to the growth and development of the testing team.
**Behavioural Skills**:
- Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure
- Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
- Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity
- Stress Management
- Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
- Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools
- Interpersonal skills
- Proactivity
- The ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- The ability to follow health and safety standards
- Time management
**Qualification and Experience**:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, or a related discipline
- 2-4 years experience required
- Testing Knowledge: Should have a strong understanding of software testing principles, concepts, and best practices. As well as, be familiar with different testing type, test case creation, defect tracking, and test management tools.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using testing tools and software is essential. Should also be familiar with test automation frameworks and have experience in scripting or coding languages to write automated test scripts.
- **NOTE**
Please note that this job description does not include all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
**Application Process**:
**Career Development within Boxfusion**:
- Senior Tester
- Test Analyst
- Test Lead
- Support Analyst
