Software Test Engineer/Senior Software Test Engineer

Skills required:

1. Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Knowledge of different phases (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance).

2. Knowledge of Testing Life Cycle: Familiarity with test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect reporting.

3. Test Case Design: Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases and scenarios based on requirements and specifications.

4. Defect Tracking and Reporting: Proficiency in identifying, documenting, and managing defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Mantis.

5. Exploratory Testing: Skills in exploring the application to find issues not covered by test cases.

6. Manual Testing Techniques: Proficiency in functional, regression, integration, system, acceptance, and usability testing.

Technical Skills:

7. Basic Knowledge of SQL: Ability to write and execute basic SQL queries to validate data in the database.

8. Understanding of Web Technologies: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to understand web applications.

9. Experience with Testing Tools: While manual testing focuses on non-automated techniques, experience with tools like Postman for API testing or various browser developer tools is beneficial.

Soft Skills:

10. Attention to Detail: Strong focus on identifying small issues and ensuring thorough coverage of all test scenarios.

11. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze requirements and design effective test cases to ensure comprehensive testing.

12. Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members, developers, and stakeholders, including writing detailed bug reports.

13. Problem-Solving and Pressure handling: Capability to troubleshoot issues, determine their root causes, and suggest possible solutions. Ability to handle pressure and deliver on time.

14. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Additional Skills:

15. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile principles and how testing fits into Agile processes.

16. Basic Programming Knowledge:While not always required, understanding programming concepts can be advantageous for better collaboration with developers.

17. Understanding of Different Types of Testing:Awareness of performance testing, security testing, compatibility testing, and usability testing, even if not actively performed.

18. Experience with Test Management Tools:Familiarity with tools like JIRA for managing test cases and tracking progress.

19. Scenario and Use Case Testing:Skills in creating and executing tests based on real-world scenarios and use cases.

20. Usability Testing:Understanding of principles and practices for evaluating the usability and user experience of applications.

21. Risk-Based Testing: Ability to identify and prioritize testing based on the risk of failure and impact on the business.

Websites:

www.cloverstaffing.com

www.compvue.com