Capricorn Group is recruiting a Quality Assurance Engineer: Intermediate, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- The QA Engineer assists and facilitates the planning stage of the SDLC with all Agile team members
- The incumbent collaborates with others in Agile teams to create test plans, manage test activities, and monitor quality deliverables
- The role ensures that quality solutions are developed from the start
Duties
- Identifying bugs and potential problems within software applications
- Planning and performing various stages of Agile testing
- Develop new tools, technology, and testing processes (process improvement)
- Document test progress and results.
- Process Improvement
Requisites
- Experience/Knowledge & Skills:
- 2 years of Banking experience
- 4 years of relevant software Quality Assurance experience
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of how QA works in the software industry
- Work experience in software development
- Familiar with development practices like Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD)
- Thorough experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Experience with both white box and black box testing
- Excellent hands-on experience with automated testing tools
- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
- Experience working in an Agile development process (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFe), DevOps, Scrum)
- Experience with performance and security testing
- Strong technical skills including MS Office, MS Azure DevOps, and MS Power BI
- Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject
- Relevant Software Quality Assurance Certification will be an added advantage
- Core Competencies:
- Team player
- Adhering to principles & values
- Writing and Reporting
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
- Learning & Researching
- Creating and Innovating
- Planning and Organising
- Adaptable
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Achievement Orientation
- Analytical
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted