Senior Automation Tester - Manual/Automation Testing (6-15 yrs)

Job Purpose :

The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for ensuring the quality of our systems and software applications. This includes performing both manual and automated testing, reducing bugs, and ensuring the application meets the defined requirements. The role involves creating, executing, and maintaining both manual test cases and automation scripts for our web and desktop applications.

Key Accountabilities :

- Manual Testing : Create and execute manual test cases, documenting results and reporting defects or problems that arise during testing.

- Automation Testing : Design, develop, and execute automated tests. Write scripts for manual scenarios, and continuously maintain smoke, regression, and user journey test scripts in collaboration with the scrum team.

- Defect Reporting : Report issues encountered during the testing phase and track their resolution.

- Test Automation Framework : Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and strategies, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

- Automation Testing Documentation : Document and maintain the complete end-to-end automation testing processes, frameworks, and procedures.

- Azure DevOps Integration : Link manual test cases in Azure DevOps to automated test scripts in Selenium (Visual Studio) or TestComplete.

- Test Script Maintenance : Regularly maintain automation test packs, ensuring alignment with testing requirements, and optimize scripts as needed.

- Log Analysis : Analyze daily smoke and nightly regression test logs, providing feedback to the team on results and issues.

- Collaboration : Liaise with developers, product owners, business analysts, and testers to ensure the test process is aligned withproject goals.

- Knowledge Sharing : Share automation knowledge and grow the team's technical competencies, helping improve overall testing capabilities.

- Continuous Improvement : Evaluate new testing tools, suggest optimizations, and revise testing standards as necessary.

Key Critical Requirements :

- STLC & Agile Methodology : Strong understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Agile principles.

- Automation Tools Proficiency : Expertise in SmartBear TestComplete, Selenium suite of tools (Selenium IDE, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid).

- Programming Languages : Proficiency in C# and JavaScript (including concepts such as Data Types, Variables, Operators, Flow Control, Methods, Exception Handling, File Handling, DB Operations, and OOPS principles).

- CI/CD Pipeline : Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

- Test Frameworks & API Testing : Solid understanding of testing frameworks with Selenium (e.g., NUnit) and API testing.

- Version Control : Comfortable using Visual Studio and version control tools (e.g., Git, SVN, CVS).

- Desktop Testing : Exposure to Desktop Testing and experience with tools like Selenium IDE, TestComplete, and TestExecute.

- Attention to Detail : Ability to identify test data requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

- Time Management & Collaboration : Strong time management skills, and the ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

- Communication Skills : Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to report testing status and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications :

- Degree/Diploma in IT or a related field.

- ISTQB/ISEB Certification is preferred.

- Advanced ISTQB Technical Testing certification is a plus.