Test Analyst - Manual Testing (2-6 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

Test Planning & Strategy :

- Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories to define test objectives and scope.

- Create detailed and structured test plans, test scenarios, and test cases.

- Identify and manage test data requirements to support comprehensive testing.

Test Execution :

- Conduct functional, integration, system, smoke, and regression testing across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.

- Validate user interfaces (UI), workflows, and backend functionalities to ensure they meet design specifications.

- Perform cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing to ensure consistent performance.

- Execute boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and negative test cases to identify hidden issues.

Defect Management :

- Identify, log, and prioritize defects using defect management tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Trello.

- Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.

- Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.

Documentation & Reporting :

- Maintain detailed test case documentation, test results, and defect logs for traceability.

- Prepare and present testing progress reports, defect metrics, and risk assessments to stakeholders.

- Document testing best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with product managers, developers, and UX designers to ensure quality at every stage of the SDLC.

- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews in Agile environments.

- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) by collaborating with end-users and addressing their feedback.

Skills and Competencies :

Technical Skills :

- Strong expertise in manual testing methodologies and test case design techniques.

- Proficient in defect tracking and test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, or qTest.

- Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI.

- Hands-on experience with SQL for database testing (i.e., data validation and query execution).

- Familiarity with browser developer tools for debugging and performance monitoring.

- Basic knowledge of automation testing concepts (i.e., Selenium or Cypress) is a plus.

Domain-Specific Skills :

- Experience with e-commerce, banking, healthcare, or SaaS applications is highly desirable.

- Familiarity with accessibility testing (WCAG compliance) and localization testing is advantageous.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify edge cases and potential issues.

- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to issue identification and resolution.

Additional Skills (Good to Have) :

- Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.

- Understanding of version control systems such as Git or SVN.

- Experience working with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban.

Education & Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 2-6 years of professional experience in manual testing roles, with exposure to diverse projects and technologies