Interesting Job Opportunity: CIMET - Test Engineer - Selenium/Python

Key Responsibilities

• Test Case Design & Execution :
• Design, write, and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts to ensure software functionality.
• Identify and document edge cases and unexpected scenarios to improve software reliability.
• Perform regression, functional, UI, integration, and exploratory testing across different platforms (Web, Mobile, API).
• Defect Identification & Reporting :
• Identify, log, and track software defects, bugs, and performance issues in defect management tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or TestRail.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, debug, and validate fixes for reported issues.
• Categorize and prioritize defects based on severity and impact on business operations.
• Test Planning & Agile Collaboration :
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Ensure thorough test coverage for user stories, acceptance criteria, and business requirements.
• Provide clear testing status reports and communicate risks effectively to stakeholders.
• Automation Testing (Basic to Intermediate) :
• Contribute to test automation efforts by writing basic automation scripts (Selenium, Python, Java, Cypress, Playwright).
• Identify test cases that are best suited for automation vs. manual execution.
• Work alongside automation testers to expand automated test coverage for regression and smoke testing.
• Test Tools & Technologies :
• Use test management and bug-tracking tools like JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr to document test cases and defects.
• Perform API Testing using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or SoapUI.
• Conduct performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner (optional but preferred).
• Continuous Improvement & Learning :
• Stay updated on the latest testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Improve test efficiency by identifying areas for process automation and optimization.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, documentation, and team discussions on testing strategies.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manual testing with hands-on experience in test case design, execution, and defect management.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications (Automation Experience)

• Basic knowledge of automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript) for writing automation scripts.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured) and basic SQL queries.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (Git, Jenkins).