Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute all aspects of the software testing process, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and design test strategies and test plans accordingly.
• Develop and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data sets to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate software functionality, performance, usability, and security.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects, issues, and risks using defect tracking tools and project management systems.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot reported defects, providing detailed information and necessary steps to reproduce issues.
• Continuously improve and optimize the testing process by identifying areas for automation, implementing test automation frameworks, and integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior QA testers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to software testing, and recommend improvements to the team's testing practices.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a QA Tester or similar role, with at least 5 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, test case development, and defect tracking.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques, including test planning, test script development, and execution.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard QA tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools, such as Selenium WebDriver or similar.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and working experience in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and experience in integrating automated tests into the deployment process.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and identify potential issues and risks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.