Intermediate Software Tester at Rewardsco

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to develop effective strategies and test plans.
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and to identify software defects and ensure product quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements.
• Evaluate product code according to design and product specifications.
• Create and maintain test data sets to support various testing scenarios and environments.
• Provide release documentation and user guidelines.
• Work closely with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify bug fixes.
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide feedback on testability and quality aspects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring that testing activities align with business objectives.
• Conduct compatibility testing across different browsers, operating systems, and devices.
• Perform performance testing to assess the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of software applications.
• Actively participate in sprint ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive knowledge base for testing processes, tools, and techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations for preventing similar defects in the future.
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor junior members of the testing team, providing guidance and support to help them improve their skills.

  Specific Skills Required:

• 5 years’ experience working in a software development team as a software tester.
• 5 years working in an IT environment with daily hands-on exposure to applications and data management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Advantageous).
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit) Essential.
• Working knowledge of SQL with the ability to write data queries is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of the SDLC methodology and the key role of QA within this process
• Good understanding of governance framework (roles and responsibilities, escalation and communication process, handoffs and control points)