Website Tester

Role overview

This position focuses on checking websites, page layouts, and website widgets created on iX’s Engine 5 / Smart Manager platform for the Websites team within the Pages Team.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with colleagues to make sure internal website standards are consistently followed.
• Coordinate with the team so time and effort are used efficiently.
• Stick to planned project schedules and help ensure delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Support front-end troubleshooting by applying knowledge of HTML and CSS rendering and coding problems.
• Carry out testing across the agreed browser and device set, including Chrome, Safari, Edge, Android, and iOS, at desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints to improve test coverage.
• Record defects with clear steps to reproduce, screenshots, and browser/device details, then retest fixes to confirm the issue has been resolved.
• Check that website content matches the approved mockup or brief, including phone numbers, dealer information, links, and forms.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, new products, and interactive technologies.

Essential activities

• Quality assurance before launch against the approved mockup or brief.
• Regression checks after development fixes.
• Testing across browser and device combinations.
• Spot checks after the site goes live.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / school-leaving certificate.
• Strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS.
• Prior experience in testing is required.
• Willingness to learn proprietary CMS platforms such as Engine 5 and Smart Manager.
• A relevant QA or software testing certification is beneficial.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and partner with others.
• Clear personal commitment to the role and the organisation.
• Focus on quality and client service.