About us:
Mauritius Network Services Limited was incorporated in 1994 on a public private partnership and has evolved over the years to be a trusted partner to Government, Businesses and Citizens for trade and business facilitation. Our purpose is to implement, operate and maintain digital systems and services to enable secure, cost-effective and reliable interactions government agencies, businesses and citizens, anywhere, anytime.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer who has a proven track record of ensuring software quality through manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in testing principles, hands-on experience with automation tools, and the ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team. As a QA Engineer, you will take ownership of the testing lifecycle, contribute to automation strategies, and ensure the reliability and performance of software products across diverse platforms.
Main Responsibilities
- Automation Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for software applications using tools like Selenium, Katalon, JUnit, or other relevant frameworks.
- Write robust, efficient, and maintainable automated test scripts that ensure reliability and long-term scalability.Work with developers to ensure seamless integration of automated testing into the software development lifecycle.
- Manual Testing:
- Perform manual testing of software applications to identify bugs, verify new features, and validate fixes.
- Develop and execute detailed test cases based on functional requirements, user stories, and use cases.
- Record, analyze, and track defects using issue tracking tools, collaborating with developers for resolution.
- Test Planning and Execution:
- Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that incorporate both automated and manual testing approaches.
- Execute automated and manual test cases, analyse results, and report any discrepancies, issues, or performance concerns.
- Technology and Innovation:
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in test automation tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Participate in research and development to integrate new technologies and techniques that enhance both automation and manual testing processes.
- Maintenance and Support:
- Maintain and update existing automation scripts and manual test cases to ensure they remain effective as the software evolves.
- Provide support for troubleshooting testing-related issues and help optimize testing processes.
- Client Interaction and Documentation:
- Assist in gathering and refining testing requirements based on client specifications and software updates.
- Document test strategies, test cases, test results, and any identified issues for clarity and consistency.
- Testing and Quality Assurance:
- Conduct unit, integration, and regression testing using automated and manual methods.
- Collaborate with QA teams to validate test results and address any defects identified during testing phases.
- Collaboration and Teamwork:
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive, reliable, and high-quality software.
- Actively participate in team meetings, offering insights and suggestions to improve both automated and manual testing practices.
Qualifications
- Degree in IT from a recognized institution or equivalent
- At least 2-3 years’ experience in software testing.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Experience
- A basic understanding of Programming.
- Good analytical skills
- Self-learning and autonomy.
- Previous experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Ability to analyse user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility.
- Good SQL level
- Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression)
- Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies
- ISTQB Certification is a plus