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Job Title: Senior Software Tester Location: Hyderabad Department: Quality Assurance Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Tester with a strong background in automation and manual testing. The ideal candidate will be proficient in writing test cases, familiar with Agile methodology, and have experience in product development. This role requires a deep understanding of creating and maintaining functional requirement documents (FRD) and will involve close collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning and Execution: Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and scripts for manual and automated testing. Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to ensure that software meets the defined requirements and is free of defects. Automation Testing: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to improve the efficiency and coverage of testing. Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Manual Testing: Perform thorough manual testing to identify issues that automated tests might miss. Document and report defects with detailed steps for reproduction and potential impact. Product Development and FRD Writing: Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and accurately translate them into functional requirement documents (FRD). Write and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive FRDs to guide the development and testing processes. Agile Methodology: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Contribute to continuously improving the testing process within the Agile framework. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including product managers, developers, and business analysts, to provide updates on testing progress, issues, and overall quality. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve product quality and testing efficiency. Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to testing processes and tools. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Experience: Minimum of 8-9 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years focused on automation testing. Strong experience in manual testing and writing detailed test cases. Proficient in writing and maintaining functional requirement documents (FRD). Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams. Technical Skills: Proficiency with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG). Experience with manual testing techniques and tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git). Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies. Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in testing web-based and mobile applications. Knowledge of performance and security testing. ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications. Benefits: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Flexible work hours and remote work options. Show more Show less
