QA Tester

Job Purpose

Amrod is looking for an intermediate QA to ensure that high-quality software products are delivered by performing thorough and systematic manual testing throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This includes requirement analysis, test planning, execution, defect logging, post-implementation validation, and hypercare support. The role supports business continuity by identifying potential issues before they impact users and contributes to continuous improvement of QA processes.

Performance Areas:

• Requirements Analysis - Participate in BRD/FSD reviews; Identify testable requirements. Identify defects in the documentation.
• Test Planning - Draft test scenarios, prepare test cases, review peer test assets. Focus on accurate and complete test documentation.
• Test Preparation - Set up test data and environments; conduct test readiness checks. This includes continuous updating of test-and regression packs.
• Test Execution - Execute manual test cases across functional, integration, regression, and UAT phases. Provide comprehensive test evidence.
• Defect Reporting & Triage - Log and retest defects with clear reproduction steps.
• Release Readiness - Contribute to go/no-go decisions; support sign-off processes.
• Post-Implementation Testing - Validate changes in production; perform smoke and sanity checks
• Hypercare & Support - Monitor and validate production incidents; retest patches or fixes.
• Process Improvement - Participate in retrospectives and suggest improvements. Contribution to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications and/ or Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (advantageous).
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

Experience and skills:

• 2-5 years of testing experience across multiple applications.
• ISTQB Certified.
• Up-To-Date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies.
• Familiar with Agile frameworks.
• Familiar with integration testing and regression testing.
• Experience with test management tools (JIRA).
• Experience in testing enterprise resource planning (ERP) or core business applications.
• Familiarity with basic SQL queries for data validation.
• Exposure to performance testing and security testing tools and practices.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Strong knowledge of test case creation, defect tracking, and quality metrics.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work against tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong organisational skills ? Attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude ? Ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, or business processes.