QA Tester Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented QA Tester to join our team. The QA Tester will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products through rigorous testing and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

· Test Planning: Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and technical specifications.

· Manual Testing: Conduct thorough manual testing of applications, identifying and documenting defects and inconsistencies.

· Automated Testing: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

· Bug Reporting: Log, track, and manage defects using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and detailed documentation for developers.

· Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to verify that recent code changes have not adversely affected existing functionalities.

· User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Coordinate and support UAT with business stakeholders, ensuring software meets user needs and requirements.

· Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to ensure applications perform well under expected user loads.

· Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on design and implementation.

· Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and testing methodologies to continuously improve QA processes and practices.

· Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and quality assurance procedures.

Qualifications:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in software testing or a similar role.

· Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
• Knowledge of testing methodologies, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.

· Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.