Software Tester/QA Analyst
*This position is primarily remote, but the candidate may be required to come onsite in the future
Description:
- We are seeking a skilled Software Tester Contractor with 3-6 years of experience to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing and will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.
- This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to the enhancement of our software development lifecycle.
- 3-6 years Experienced and detail-oriented Software Tester Contractor with a proven track record in identifying and resolving software defects.
- Specializes in developing comprehensive test plans executing manual and automated tests.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications.
- Conduct manual and automated testing across various software applications and platforms.
- Identify document and track defects and issues using issue-tracking tools e.g. JIRA Bugzilla.
- Collaborate with developer’s product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure alignment on testing objectives.
- Perform regression testing to verify that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
- Design implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium TestNG or similar frameworks.
- Analyze test results provide feedback and suggest improvements for software quality and performance.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall improvement of the software development process.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing tools and methodologies.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- 3-6 years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on both manual and automated testing.
- Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks e.g. Selenium TestNG Cucumber is a plus.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Java Python or JavaScript for writing automated test scripts is a plus.
- Solid understanding of software development methodologies Agile Scrum Waterfall.
- Familiarity with version control systems e.g. Git SVN and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Experience with performance testing tools e.g. JMeter is a plus.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- JIRA, Required 2 Years
- SDLC, Required 6 Years
- Automation Scripting Experience, Required 3 Years
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