Software tester in QA Team (work from Home)

Job Description:

• Test Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and specifications.
• Test Execution: Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms and environments.
• Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects through the development lifecycle, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that software meets business and quality requirements before release.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and design effective test strategies.
• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers, sharing best practices and testing methodologies.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to identify potential bottlenecks or scalability issues.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed test reports, documenting test results, defects, and overall product quality.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Certifications: ISTQB certification or equivalent is preferred.

• Testing Tools: Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium, QTP, or TestComplete.
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Bug Tracking:
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or TestRail.
• Scripting Languages: Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or VBScript for automation.
• Database Knowledge: Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Version Control: Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• API Testing: Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Operating Systems: Testing experience across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Mobile Testing:  Knowledge of mobile application testing on platforms like Android and iOS.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud-based testing and deployment on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Security Testing: Basic understanding of security testing practices and tools.

• Test Automation Frameworks: Experience with frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber.
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Familiarity with IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or Visual Studio.
• Performance Monitoring: Use of performance monitoring tools like Dynatrace or New Relic for performance testing and monitoring.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of testers.

• Must have a reliable working device (laptop/desktop)
• Should have a proper work-from-home setup (stable internet, quiet workspace)