Quality Assurance Engineer

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. Headquartered in South Africa, our team of highly-skilled engineers, designers, and strategists spans the continent, tapping into Africa's diversity to fuel a collaborative culture of disruptive thinking and technical excellence. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience, with a mission to become Earth's leading software company from the world’s fastest-growing continent. We design and develop solutions that empower our clients to digitally transform and thrive globally. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage.

Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents. We are always actively searching for the continent's most talented and driven techies to join our growing team—those who benchmark themselves against the best on the planet and wake up hungry to master their craft and continue their advancement.

Position details:

As a QA Tester at Scrums.com, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for conducting thorough and systematic tests to identify defects, bugs, and issues, and provide valuable feedback to the development team. Your attention to detail and ability to think critically will be essential in maintaining the high standards of our products and delivering an exceptional user experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.

Key Skills:

• Strong Understanding of Testing Principles: The QA Tester should have a solid understanding of software testing principles, including test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect management.
• Manual Testing: Proficiency in manual testing techniques is essential for identifying defects and ensuring software meets quality standards. This includes functional testing, regression testing, usability testing, and exploratory testing.
• Automation Testing: Familiarity with automation testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or TestNG is crucial for improving testing efficiency and coverage.
• Programming and Scripting Languages: Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, as well as scripting languages like SQL or Bash, can be beneficial for writing automated test scripts and performing data-driven testing.
• Test Planning and Documentation: Ability to create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts, as well as effectively document test results and defects for clear communication with the development team.
• Defect Management: Proficiency in defect tracking tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, or Trello for logging, prioritizing, and tracking defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams, reporting bugs, and providing feedback on software quality.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Aptitude for analyzing complex systems, identifying potential areas of risk, and troubleshooting issues to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is necessary for thorough testing of software applications and detecting even minor defects that could impact user experience or functionality.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements, technologies, and methodologies, as well as a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of software testing.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Conduct manual testing of software applications to identify defects and ensure functionality meets requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for regression testing, ensuring maximum test coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, provide feedback on design and functionality, and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Seniority Level: Senior

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a QA Tester, with a track record of conducting effective manual tests and reporting defects.

1. Proven experience in manual and automation testing, with a solid understanding of testing methodologies and best practices.
2. Proficiency in automation testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
3. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

Our Interview Process:

1. Introductory call with one of our Talent Partners
2. Technical skills screening & evaluation
3. Hiring team interview

Work Environment:

At Scrums.com, we foster a self-directed and inspiring work environment where our team members have the freedom to innovate and create. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership of their projects and drive them to success. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are at the core of our team's values, and we encourage continuous learning and growth. Join us to be part of a team that thrives on pushing the boundaries.

Why Join us:

Join Scrums.com and become part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Here's why you should consider joining us:

Exciting Projects: Work on diverse and challenging projects for leading clients across various industries, pushing the boundaries of web development.

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning, fostering personal and professional growth.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and clients, allowing you to make a tangible difference.

Professional Development: We provide opportunities for training and workshops to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of industry trends.

Competitive Compensation & medical aid contribution: We offer a competitive salary package with additional benefits.

Hybrid & flexibility: We’re a hybrid company, and as such we need to have a set of how that works (as it can be very grey!). Fluid aims to encourage flexibility in where and how we work. In true Scrums.com's words, ‘We don’t value how or where something is done, only that it is’ #RESULTS

If you are passionate about Software development, enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies, and want to be part of an inspiring team, Scrums.com is the place for you. Join us as we shape the future of software innovation.