Manual Software Testing Engineer (2 To 5 years Exp)

Location: Chennai

Experience: 2 to 7 Years of relevant experience.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manual Software Test Engineer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of our applications by performing comprehensive manual testing across various platforms. This individual will collaborate closely with developers, project managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software that meets user expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Case Development:

• Analyse business and technical requirements to develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Collaborate with business analysts and developers to understand project features and create relevant test cases.
• Identify test conditions and define test data requirements.

Manual Testing Execution:

• Perform functional, regression, usability, performance, and exploratory testing across web and mobile applications.
• Execute test cases (manual) to identify bugs, defects, and issues in the system.
• Ensure the software meets quality standards and is ready for deployment by validating and verifying features.

Defect Management:

• Report, track, and document software defects using issue tracking tools like Jira, Bugzilla, or other test management tools.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues, investigate root causes, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Retest resolved defects and perform regression testing on affected modules.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with the development team and product managers to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the application and its functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint retrospectives to provide testing updates.
• Provide clear and concise reports on testing progress, issues, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Test Documentation:

• Create and maintain documentation for test cases, test results, and any discovered defects.
• Ensure all test-related documentation is up-to-date and accessible to team members and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Actively participate in the improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Provide feedback and suggest ways to improve the overall quality assurance process.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in software testing.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support:

• Assist in preparing UAT test plans and coordinate with stakeholders for UAT execution.
• Gather feedback from business users during UAT and ensure all concerns are addressed before release.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Manual Test Engineer with 3+ years of experience in manual software testing.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, & TestRail).
• Experience testing web and mobile applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Understanding of Agile development processes and working within Scrum teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate issues and feedback to development teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with automation tools or processes (a plus but not mandatory).
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Experience in performance and security testing (desirable).
• Understanding of basic SQL queries to validate data in databases.

recruitment@novastrid.com