Quality Assurance Tester

Position Title - QA Tester

Reports to: Project Manager

JOB DEFINITION

GTconsult is looking for a detail-oriented QA Tester to join our growing team. This individual should be passionate about quality assurance, have a methodical approach to testing, and enjoy working within the Microsoft productivity stack, particularly SharePoint and Office 365 environments. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, technical aptitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

WHO YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH

At GTconsult we design, develop and implement secure productivity solutions for companies around the world leveraging the SharePoint and Office 365 platform. We have offices in South Africa, United Kingdom and United States. Our clients range across multiple industries from mining to retail, insurance to health care and banking to telecoms. Our go to solutions start from company intranets which enable companies become more governed and organized. Our Workbench solutions take productivity to a new level embracing out of the box configurations with custom workflows and front end code to create unique custom solutions for any company.

Check out some of our case studies to find out more.

JOB SUMMARY

The QA Tester will work closely with our development and project management teams to ensure the quality of our SharePoint and Office 365 solutions. This role involves creating comprehensive test plans, executing tests, documenting and reporting defects, and verifying bug fixes. The successful candidate must have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to understand client requirements.

You will be responsible for testing solutions throughout the development lifecycle, including functional testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing. This position requires a thorough understanding of testing methodologies and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards for our clients.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on requirements and user stories

• Perform manual testing of SharePoint and Office 365 solutions, including functional, regression, and user acceptance testing

• Identify, document, and track defects using our bug tracking system

• Verify bug fixes and ensure they meet requirements

• Collaborate with developers and project managers to understand requirements and resolve issues

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on quality and best practices

• Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports

• Assist in developing and implementing testing standards and procedures

• Support the creation of user acceptance testing plans for clients

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the QA process

• Perform quality assurance testing for both client-facing and internal projects

• Stay updated with new testing methodologies and technologies

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 2+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance

• Experience testing web applications and solutions

• Familiarity with SharePoint (Online and/or On-Premises) and Office 365

• Experience with test management tools and bug tracking systems

• Understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for testing web interfaces

• Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate (Microsoft Flow), and SharePoint workflows

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience with Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent

• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks

• Knowledge of REST API testing

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Experience testing mobile applications

• PowerShell scripting knowledge

• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

• Ability to learn quickly in various technical environments

• Desire and willingness to work in a collaborative, innovative, flexible and team-oriented environment

• Customer-focused mindset

REMUNERATION AND PERKS

• Medical Aid Hospital plan

• Provident Fund

• Work from home and flexy hours

• Offices located in Cape Town and Durban fully stocked fridge

• Friday drinks in the office or join online (whine wine and wind down)

• Team Building Events

• • Annual year-end retreat with the entire company