Software Test Engineer

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for ensuring our software is robust, reliable, and meets the highest standards before it reaches our users. This role requires a passion for quality, a knack for breaking things, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Strategy:

  Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and technical specifications.

• Manual & Automated Testing:

  Execute manual and automated tests across various platforms (web, mobile) to identify, document, and track defects from discovery to resolution using tools like Jira.

• Automation Development:

  Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

• Performance & Load Testing:

  Plan and execute non-functional tests to ensure system performance, stability, and scalability under load.

• Security Testing:

  Perform baseline security testing to identify common vulnerabilities (such as OWASP Top 10) and work with the development team to ensure remediation.

• Reporting & Analysis:

  Create detailed and understandable bug reports and test summary reports to communicate testing progress and product quality to stakeholders.

Skills & experience

• Strong understanding

  of STLC, SDLC, and various testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

• Proven experience

  in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.

• Hands-on experience

  with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.

• Solid knowledge

  of at least one programming/scripting language, preferably Python or Java.

• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities

  (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and basic security testing principles.

• Experience

  with API testing tools like Postman or Rest-Assured.

• Familiarity

  with bug tracking and project management tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

• Excellent problem-solving skills

  and a keen eye for detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

  ; able to articulate complex issues to both technical and non-technical team members.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with testing on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to security testing principles and tools.
• Understanding of database concepts and experience with SQL.