MiX Telematics requires an individual to fill the vacancy for a Manual Tester within our IoT Engineering Department. The position is based in Stellenbosch, South Africa and will be part of the IoT Engineering Testing Team, reporting to the IoT Testing Team Manager: IoT Engineering.
Purpose:
The Tester is responsible for all quality aspects of software/firmware development including risk analysis, test development and test execution (formal and informal).
Responsibilities:
Personal Attributes:
- A passion for all technology, not just software: an individual that loves to take things apart and understand how it works
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be detail orientated
- Dedicated, hardworking, and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and within the team
Special Knowledge, Skills:
- This is a position for a manual tester within a team. As such, a tester will be required to work with our MiX hardware, 3rd party devices and be required to perform configuration of devices, data simulation and fault finding (hardware and software). An understanding of, and experience in hardware and software integration (firmware, communications, back-end systems) is thus essential
- Telemetry/automotive background favourably considered
- Familiarity with test management systems (e.g., TestLink, Azure TestManager, HP Quality Centre, NI Simulink) favourably considered
- Strong understanding of testing process
- Experience with testing in an Agile iterative development process (e.g., SCRUM)
- Experience with documentation of test plans for acceptance, regression, functional, and stress testing
- Understanding of configuration management and version control
- Experience with defect tracking process
- Basic knowledge of windows server OS hosting both window services and IIS web services
- Good practical understanding of software validation methodologies
What you need to be successful:
- IT Qualification, relevant tertiary Degree or Diploma
- ISEB Foundation Certification in Software Testing
- At least 3 years’ experience in software and web application testing
What’s in it for you:
● At MiX Telematics, we create technology. You would be joining a global SaaS company pioneering cloud-based technology that’s impacting the world of telematics and data. MiX Telematics consistently strives to innovate and is recognized as a global leader doing just that, enabling an environment where our people can push the boundaries and grow within a collaborative, boundaryless team. We seek talented, passionate technologists who aren’t afraid to challenge, learn and strive for excellence.
● MiX Telematics is where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate and dedicated people create the world’s most innovative products
● We strive to be the very best at what we do. We believe in a healthy work-life balance and we believe in each other, supporting one another, working collaboratively towards a common goal
● At MiX we aspire to create an environment where we celebrate wins for each other and ultimately for the Company
● We offer our teams Flexible working according to our policy, in some cases full remote working in line with the operational requirements is possible. We trust our team members to get the work done
● We strive to offer above-market salaries because our team members are unique and deserve to be recognized as such
● A high degree of collaboration and autonomy while working with a group of diverse peers, and access to cutting edge technologies
● Whatever hardware you require to make the magic happen
● 100% guarantee no TPS reports!
Who we are:
Our products and services provide enterprise and small fleets, with solutions for efficiency, safety, compliance, and security to over 1 million global subscribers. MiX Telematics was founded in 1996 and has offices in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates as well as a network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide.
MiX Telematics is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Sound good?
Apply NOW, we look forward to hearing from you!
All applicants will be dealt with in terms of the company’s employment equity and skills development plans, affirmative action candidates may be preferred. Although all applications will be considered, not all applicants will be interviewed. Only written applications received before the closing date will be considered.