Manual QA Testing

Job Summary

Manual QA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning

  : Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on product requirements and specifications.

• Manual Testing

  : Execute manual test cases for web, mobile, or desktop applications to identify bugs, defects, and usability issues.

• Functional Testing

  : Validate application functionality, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user expectations.

• Regression Testing

  : Perform regression testing to ensure new features or updates do not negatively impact existing functionality.

• Defect Reporting

  : Identify, document, and track defects using tools like

  Jira

  ,

  Bugzilla

  , or

  Trello

  , providing clear and detailed bug reports.

• Collaboration

  : Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure timely resolution of issues.

• Test Documentation

  : Maintain accurate and up-to-date test documentation, including test cases, test results, and defect logs.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  : Support UAT by assisting end-users or clients in validating application functionality.

• Cross-Browser/Device Testing

  : Ensure applications perform consistently across different browsers, devices, and operating systems.

• Agile Participation

  : Contribute to

  Agile/Scrum

  processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Quality Assurance

  : Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle, adhering to best practices and standards.

• Continuous Improvement

  : Provide feedback on product usability, performance, and quality to improve overall user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience

  : 2-5 years of experience in manual software testing or quality assurance roles.

• Technical Skills

  :
• Strong understanding of

  software testing methodologies

  , including functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with

  web and mobile application testing

  , including cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Knowledge of

  SDLC

  (Software Development Life Cycle) and

  STLC

  (Software Testing Life Cycle).
• Basic understanding of

  APIs

  and tools like

  Postman

  or

  SoapUI

  for API testing.
• Familiarity with

  SQL

  for querying databases to validate data integrity (optional but preferred).

• Soft Skills

  :
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to articulate issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality software.