Tester

Cognizant

2 - 3 years

0 Lacs

hyderabad telangana india

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Skills Required

automation api testing reliability software agile regression design test rest security data json tracking jira development verification planning testability analyze reports http selenium ui programming database integrity scrum communication report

Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Manual and Automation Tester

Responsibilities

Manual Testing:
Perform manual functional, regression, and exploratory testing for APIs and user interfaces (UIs) to identify defects and ensure application stability.
API Testing:
Design, execute, and maintain test cases specifically for REST and SOAP APIs using tools like
Postman
📮. Validate API functionality, performance, and security, and ensure correct data payloads (JSON/XML).
Automation Testing:
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for both APIs and web UIs. Use frameworks like
Selenium
to create robust, reusable automation suites for functional and regression testing.
Defect Management:
Document, track, and manage software defects using a bug-tracking system (e.g., Jira). Work with development teams to ensure timely resolution and re-verification of fixes.
Collaboration:
Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide feedback on testability, and contribute to the overall quality strategy.
Reporting:
Analyze test results and provide clear, concise reports on testing progress, defect trends, and overall quality metrics.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience:
2-3 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automation testing.
API Knowledge:
Strong understanding of API concepts, including
HTTP methods
(GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), status codes, and headers. Experience with data formats like
JSON
and
XML
.
Testing Tools:
Proficient with
Postman
📮 for API testing. Hands-on experience with
Selenium WebDriver
for UI automation.
Programming:
Basic to intermediate knowledge of a programming language like
Java
,
Python
, or
JavaScript
to write and maintain automation scripts.
Database Skills:
Familiarity with
SQL
queries for database validation and data integrity checks.
Methodologies:
Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively report issues and collaborate with team members

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