Junior Software Tester

Job title: Junior Software Tester

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: March 10, 2025

Overview:

Moyo is a digital consulting, technology, and talent provider focused on simplifying business transformation. The successful candidate will work on a customizable data analytics and operational platform developed by Moyo to streamline interactive reporting and digital business processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Junior Software Tester plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and functionality of the Product Platform software application by performing testing activities, identifying bugs, and verifying fixes in a structured and systematic manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Management).

Technology:

• Knowledge of .NET Core with C#, .NET Web API, and Entity Framework Core [Code First] is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is an advantage.
• Angular (2.0+) with Typescript.
• NGXS, RXJS, Ionic.
• Cypress, or other testing software.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Prior internship or coursework in software testing is a plus.
• Basic understanding of software development and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of testing tools (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
• Familiarity with defect tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Familiarity with DevOps is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Perform manual and automated testing of the product platform, documenting, and analysing results.
• Identify and log software defects using tools like DevOps and JIRA, and collaborate with developers to resolve them.
• Execute regression tests to ensure fixes do not introduce new defects.
• Maintain and update test plans, scripts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with the development team to clarify requirements and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Continuously learn about the product platform to stay updated on new features.
• Compile release notes and communicate release details to the team.
• Identify opportunities for product improvement and efficiency gains with the platform.
• Promote the adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance productivity and quality if needed.
• Recommend automation opportunities to streamline repetitive testing tasks.
• Suggest enhancements to existing testing frameworks or tools.

Competencies:

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Deductive and inductive reasoning.
• Technical literacy and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work within a close-knit team.
• Needs to be able to work independently.