Lead Test Engineer I

Role Overview: Everis is looking for a candidate with a notice period of 30 days or less for the position of a Software Tester in Chennai/Mangalore. As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for conducting functional, backend, API, and UI testing for web and desktop applications. Your role will involve performing manual API testing, validating system responses, and working on the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, troubleshoot defects, and work closely with developers for issue resolution. Additionally, you will be expected to write and execute SQL queries for data validation and perform backend testing. Your contribution to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in an agile environment will be crucial for the team's success. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct functional, backend, API, and UI testing for web and desktop applications. - Perform manual API testing and validate system responses. - Work on the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) including test planning, execution, bug tracking, and reporting. - Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts using industry-standard tools such as Azure DevOps, ALM, or JIRA. - Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed teams to ensure product quality. - Troubleshoot defects, document findings, and work closely with developers for resolution. - Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity and perform backend testing. - Contribute to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in an agile environment. - Stay updated with the latest QA methodologies, tools, and industry best practices. Qualifications Required: - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication and collaboration abilities. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description),