QA Manual Tester

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in manual software testing
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
• Proven track record of identifying and documenting software defects with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working with issue tracking systems, such as JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Experience in API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI) and database management systems
• Experience working with test management tools eg. JIRA, TestRail etc
• Experience/ Strong Knowledge in Selenium/Appium or any automation tool 
• Experience/ Strong Knowledge in JMeter or any performance testing tool 
• Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies and their application to manual testing processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive testing activities forward.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in managing timelines efficiently and prioritizing tasks.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development LifeCycle(SDLC) and Software Testing LifeCycle(STLC)
• Experience with Cross-browser and Cross-platform testing.
• Experience in mentoring or leading junior QA engineers is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to verify the functionality, usability, and performance of software applications.
• Perform manual testing to identify defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues in both web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand project requirements and verify that they are met.
• Document and report defects, issues, and test results clearly and accurately, using designated bug tracking tools.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that software updates and changes do not introduce new defects.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify unexpected issues and usability concerns.
• Participate in test environment setup and data preparation activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process and testing methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, testing tools, and emerging trends in software quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality software releases.
• Provide feedback and insights to improve the overall user experience and software quality.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts 

Required Qualifications:

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).

Experience: 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.