Manual Test Engineer - Software Quality Assurance (1-3 yrs)

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and specifications.

- Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on functional and technical specifications.

- Identify and prioritize test cases based on risk analysis and business impact.

- Execute test cases manually to identify defects, bugs, and usability issues.

- Perform regression testing to ensure the stability of existing functionality after code changes.

- Document test results, track defects, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

- Report defects accurately using designated defect tracking tools.

- Work closely with development teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.

- Verify fixes and ensure proper closure of defects in a timely manner.

- Maintain a high level of quality standards throughout the testing process.

- Identify areas for process improvement and contribute to the enhancement of testing methodologies.

- Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve overall product quality.

- Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and other stakeholders.

- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements and resolve issues.

- Actively participate in team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Must have :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in manual software testing.

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

- Proficiency in creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

- Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.