Software Testing Engineer
Job Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Software Testing Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing test plans, executing manual and/or automated test cases, and identifying bugs to help deliver a seamless user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze requirements and collaborate with development and product teams to define test strategies.
Design and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
Identify, document, and track bugs using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or Cypress (if automation is required).
Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Ensure compliance with QA standards and best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
3–5+ years of experience in software testing.
Proficiency in manual testing and/or automated testing tools.
Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and bug lifecycle.
Experience with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Familiarity with databases and ability to write basic SQL queries.
Understanding of CI/CD and integration of tests in the pipeline is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications (especially for automation-focused roles):
Hands-on experience in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright).
Knowledge of programming/scripting languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Experience in mobile app testing (Android/iOS).
Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
Familiarity with cloud-based test environments (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
ISTQB or similar testing certifications are a plus.