QA/Tester at VSC Solutions

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Required to execute tests and validate results using manual methods on system and sub-system level. Execute test cases with a meticulous attention to detail for all areas of the software products. Capture, analyse and summarize results (defects) and produce a defect report.

SUMMARY OF KEY JOB OUTPUTS / KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’S):

• Determine which functionality or business rules need to be tested.
• Based on the information procured in the above step decide how it is to be tested.
• Inform the project manager about what all resources will be required for software testing.
• Develop test cases and prioritize testing activities.
• Execute all the test case and report defects, define severity and priority for each defect.
• Carry out regression testing every time when changes are made to the code to fix defects.
• Provide adequate reports for testing to be done as well as testing completed.
• Update and report on Known issues and follow-up on the completion of these.
• Analyse current test tools and provide suggestions on alternatives for new software or upgrade of existing software.
• Participate in scrum meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple testing projects running concurrently.
• Ability to work independently, clearly communicating testing plan and status.
• Ability to set priorities, produce accurate work, and meet deadlines; ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and communication skills required.
• Diligent, results-oriented work habits.

EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience in multiple levels of testing.
• Knowledge and working experience in Functional Testing.
• Experience in Jira and Confluence.
• Experience in working with Development teams.
• Industry related experience

DESIRED SKILLS THAT WILL BE BENEFICIAL:

• Required
• Recognized IT Qualification
• Advantageous
• (ISTQB Foundation or similar QA Qualification

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Analytical mind-set and logical thinker.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Solution-driven, with an eagerness to find and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a written and verbal manner
• Keen to learn new skills and share knowledge with the team.
• Good time management.
• Making efficient use of available resources.
• Communicate effectively with other teams while under time pressure to ensure high quality and timely expedition of testing cycles.
• Take ownership of work and problems.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• SQL
• Postman / insomnia
• Jira / Confluence / Qmetry
• Automated testing tools