Software Tester | G4S Secure Solutions | Centurion

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice.

Job Introduction

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Software Tester based at our operations in Centurion, reporting to the General Manager.

The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which a Software Tester plays within a successful business unit.The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Role Responsibility

Main Purpose of Position

Test and maintain high standards on all software releases.

Quality assurance through controlled version releases.

Communicate and report to internal and external role players.

Software Testing includes but not limited to C# applications, Web applications, services, API and Mobile applications

Test new software releases from development prior to distribution / implementation in accordance with software testing life cycle.
Requirement analysis
Test planning
Test case design and development
Test environment setup
Test execution
Unit testing
Integration testing
Functional testing
End-to-end testing
Acceptance testing
Performance testing
Smoke testing
Test cycle closure
Re-assign a new release back to Development with a detailed fault analysis report if software is not functioning as per specification.
Log and monitor all development escalated queries against milestones, response and resolution times.
Conduct all pre-release testing and sign off on test sheets.

Software / System Support

Assist and communicate on all Development escalated logs.
Simulate, confirm and compile a detailed fault analysis report on escalated queries.
Monitor and oversee response and resolution to the client on escalated queries.
Communicate findings, proposed solutions and timelines to role players.

Software Licensing

Control Software Licensing
Ensure the legality of all system licenses
Ensure correct pricing is applied to the relevant licenses
Issue licenses through the distribution network
Analyze licensing data and system health through license file
Manage and allocate hardware tokens

Software Development

Facilitate the compilation of the development specification documentation and ensure sign-off before the commencement of development.
Monitor development and control any specification variance from the original specification.
Ensure that all Software development work is logged within relevant job control system.
Manage version control and releases
Update Software development logs accordingly on a weekly basis.
Communicate development progress on fault rectifications and new development on a frequent basis to all relevant parties.

Documentation and User Manuals

Implement and maintain standard templates:
Business Process Analysis
Development Project Specification
Test Plan
Disaster recovery
Compile Software module documentation:
Module Specification
Module Write-Up
Module Installation Manual
Module User Manual
Update Software module documentation as required:
Module Specification
Module Write-Up
Module Installation Manual
Module User Manual

Conduct, review and drive Training and certification requirements around software internally and externally

Identify training needs.
Compile and update relevant training manuals and work instructions.
Compile and update relevant documentation required for training i.e. attendance register, agenda, assessments and certificates
Maintain XTime Certification Register
Conduct XTime Certification within required levels:
User
Super User
Administrator
GenSync
Assess and evaluate trainees by means of practical exercise.

Effective management of business development function

New business development
Identifying new business opportunities within sphere of operations, as well as in terms of growth of business with existing customers.
Competitors evaluations
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the competitor environment faced by the region.

Administration