Software Tester

Experience: 5 years of relevant experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or any related discipline

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning:

• Understand and analyse system requirements and technical specifications.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Manual and Automated Testing:

• Perform manual testing of software applications to identify bugs and ensure functionality.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using testing tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG.
• Identify, document, and track software defects in a structured manner.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure issues are resolved effectively.

Performance and Security Testing:

• Conduct performance testing to ensure applications meet speed and scalability requirements.
• Perform security testing to identify potential vulnerabilities.

Regression Testing:

• Test updated software to confirm that changes or enhancements have not negatively impacted existing functionality.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements and user needs.
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback on product quality.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain detailed test reports, summaries, and documentation.
• Communicate test results and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of automated testing frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Tester or QA Engineer in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.