Senior Software Tester

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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.