QA Tester

We are looking for a dynamic and resourceful Manual QA Tester to join our team, with a keen eye for detail; good communication skills; a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on our business success. Experience in Mobile (native) Apps and Web Application testing is essential.

You will work closely with all the Bluegrass teams including the Project Management;
Development;
Design and Business Analyst teams. The Operations Director will oversee your work to ensure the quality and fulfilment of Bluegrass Digital's products and services. You will understand client project requirements; make raise UX issues during the QA process; understand the CMS platforms we work with; and along with our Business Analysts improve the QA team operational effectiveness and processes

Founded in 1996, Bluegrass Digital is a dynamic creative technology company, based in Cape Town and working with leading local South African and international clients.

We work on client projects ranging from start-ups with VC funding, to medium and enterprise web and mobile projects, where we help clients conceptualize and fulfil their digital transformation journey. We work across development languages and technologies, with a strong Microsoft .NET backbone. We primarily deliver projects within web content management, using platforms like Umbraco, EPiServer, and Word Press/Woo Commerce, as well as creating cutting-edge custom and native mobile applications.

And yes, we will train you in anything you do not know.

Techies and digital natives. People who love challenging projects, code lovers and geeks with interesting hobby projects. We are a fun-loving family that know when to work hard, but also know how to enjoy ourselves. Over-achievers and people who always try to exceed expectations, and love to learn through their colleagues and work experience. Honest, ethical, punctual, and always professional (but with a sense of humor)!

• 3+ years' experience within an IT or Agency environment
• Familiar with Agile methodologies (Kanban / Scrum)
• Experience working with JIRA project management platform
• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Proficient with native mobile app testing (iOS and Android)
• Proficient with responsive web cross browser testing
• Experience working with Content Management Systems (Umbraco and Word Press)
• Experience conducting API testing using tools like Charles or Postman is advantageous
• Experience conducting performance tests using available tools like Dev Tools;
  Google Lighthouse; GTmetrix etc
• A good understanding of SEO and how to test SEO technical aspects from a QA perspective
• Ability to create and manage clear and concise test scripts
• Razor sharp eye for detail – you should have a creative eye and the ability to review designs against the final product and pick out those minuscule 1 pixel off bugs and inherently understand when something ‘feels wrong' within the user experience
• Military-like organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects/tasks comfortably
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written so you can effectively report bugs in a clear manner
• Solid skills in Microsoft Excel and Word – are required

• Cross Platform Testing – of large Website Applications; and Mobile Apps (iOS, Android)
• Functional Testing – manually test applications against defined user stories and business logic. Develop strong 'hands-on' debugging abilities with a talent for putting yourself in the user's shoes to troubleshoot both functional and usability issues
• Scenario Testing – you should be an out-the-box thinker and able to conceive and replicate test scenarios, whilst trying to break the application for different scenarios
• Performance Testing – you will test application performance levels using available free tools i.e. Dev Tools;
  Google Lighthouse
• Automation Testing – create test cases and write scripts in Katalon (mentorship provided) to maintain monthly client Platform Operation automation scripts
• Complete monthly client…