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Tester

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing of web-based applications
  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Ability to read and understand PHP code
  • Familiarity with MariaDB/MySQL databases and writing simple SQL queries

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases
  • Perform various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT
  • Identify, document, and track bugs using issue tracking tools such as Jira
  • Work closely with developers to replicate and troubleshoot reported issues

Key facts

  • Remote from: Africa
  • Full time
  • English

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Talent Shore

Staffing & Recruiting

Talent Shore connects top talent in South Africa with leading recruitment businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. We’re proud to be the first offshoring company, focussed on the recruitment sector, with a track record of successfully helping recruitment businesses to scale up through cost-effective talent acquisition and management. For companies, we take the risk out of the offshoring process by supporting your business to effectively scale your operations and maximise the productivity of your teams in the UK, Europe, USA and South Africa. South Africa has an amazing pool of talented and skilled professionals who can help your business grow. For SA employees, we are looking for Recruitment / Talent Acquisition / Admin / Compliance / Accounting specialists of varying levels of skill and experience. The international clients we work with offer excellent salaries, in-country support, professional development and real investment in your career growth. Reach out to our team today.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Role Overview:

As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for testing web-based applications across the development lifecycle. You will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to identify bugs, ensure feature quality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing practices


Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases

  • Perform various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, performance, and UAT

  • Identify, document, and track bugs using issue tracking tools such as Jira

  • Review product requirements and technical documentation to ensure test coverage

  • Work closely with developers to replicate and troubleshoot reported issues

  • Use browser developer tools to inspect, debug, and validate front-end behaviors

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software releases

  • Maintain and enhance test documentation, including test plans, cases, and reports

  • Provide feedback to improve usability, performance, and overall product quality



Requirements

Technical Skills:

  • Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing of web-based applications

  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Ability to read and understand PHP code

  • Familiarity with MariaDB/MySQL databases and writing simple SQL queries

  • Proficiency with browser developer tools for testing and debugging

  • Experience with bug tracking systems such as Jira

  • Exposure to test management tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or similar

  • Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is a plus


Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and reports

  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

  • Proactive attitude with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment



Benefits

Location: Fully Remote 
UK Working Hours: 9am - 5:30pm 
Salary Range: R50 000 - R60 000

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