QA Engineer (Cypress Postman) (Remote)

at  Datafin IT Recruitment

QA Engineer (Cypress & Postman) (Remote) IT - Software Testing
Cape Town - Western Cape ~ Johannesburg - Gauteng ~ Durban - KwaZulu Natal ~ Remote

ENVIRONMENT:

JOIN the expanding team of a fast-growing FinTech company seeking a highly skilled QA Engineer. You will create, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to guarantee the quality and performance of software products while identifying & thoroughly documenting software defects and ensuring the delivery of the highest quality product possible. You will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering, or a related field, prior work experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or a similar role with expertise in QA software methodologies, tools, and processes with proficiency QA tools such as Jira, API and Test Management platforms & hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Cypress, Postman, Newman, and the BDD Cucumber framework.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience/Skills

• Previous experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar role with expertise in QA software methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong understanding of QA testing processes, including manual and automated testing techniques.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle and testing frameworks such as Agile.
• Experience with popular QA tools such as Jira, API and Test Management platforms.
• Proficiency in testing web applications, APIs and mobile apps (iOS and Android).
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Cypress, Postman, Newman, and the BDD Cucumber framework.

Advantageous -

• Familiarity with programming languages like Java, TypeScript or Python.

• Collaborate effectively: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Developers, Product Managers, and Designers, to gain a clear understanding of product requirements and functionalities.
• Plan, develop, and execute tests: Create, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to guarantee the quality and performance of software products.
• Conduct thorough testing: Perform Manual and Automated Testing on web and API integrations, mobile applications, and other software components.
• Defect identification and resolution: Identify and thoroughly document software defects, inconsistencies, and issues, then collaborate with the Development team to rectify them.
• Enhance Automated Testing: Continuously improve and maintain automated test suites to expand test coverage and optimise efficiency.
• Regression Testing: Ensure that new features or changes do not negatively impact existing functionality by conducting Regression Testing.
• Refine requirements and user stories: Participate in the review and refinement of product requirements and user stories to uncover potential gaps and ambiguities.
• Stay informed: Keep yourself up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in quality assurance and test automation.