Skills:

- Test Strategy Development

- Test Case Creation

- Manual Software Testing

- Automated Testing Frameworks

- Regression Test Suite Management

- Functional Testing

- Defect Tracking and Reporting

- Agile/Scrum Methodologies

- Database Querying (SQL)

- API Testing Tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia)

- Bug Tracking Software (e.g., JIRA)

- Test Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)

- Performance Testing Concepts

- Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases to ensure software quality and reliability.

- Perform thorough manual and automated testing across various application layers to identify, document, and triage software defects.

- Meticulously document, track, and report bugs and issues using JIRA or similar bug tracking systems, providing clear and concise reproduction steps.

- Collaborate effectively with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of product requirements, design specifications, and user stories.

- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, providing valuable input to enhance team velocity and product quality.

- Develop and maintain robust regression test suites to ensure that bug fixes and new features do not negatively impact existing functionality.

- Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools, advocating for best practices in quality assurance.

- Validate that all software releases meet defined business objectives, functional requirements, and non-functional quality standards before deployment.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record in testing complex web applications and APIs.

- Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and detailed test cases.

- Proficiency with industry-standard bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.

- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Proficiency in writing SQL queries for database verification and ensuring data integrity.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is highly desirable.

- Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia) is a significant advantage.