QA Developer - Kerala, India - Netstager Technologies Pvt Ltd

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning and Design:
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product specifications and requirements.
• Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plans.
• Manual Testing:
• Execute manual test cases and analyze results.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams and assist in problem-solving.
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing.
• Automated Testing:
• Develop and execute automated tests to ensure product quality.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts using open-source tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter).
• Collaborate with the development team to integrate automated tests within the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Performance and Security Testing:
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Conduct performance testing to ensure software applications perform well under their expected workload.
• Identify potential security vulnerabilities and work with development teams to mitigate risks.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
• Evaluate product code according to specifications.
• Prepare detailed reports of test findings and provide feedback to development teams.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies to improve the testing process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA tester or similar role (3+ years preferred).
• Experience in project management and QA methodology.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing.
• Proficiency in manual testing and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, TestComplete, QTP/UFT).
• Working knowledge of scripting and test management software.
• A keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Quality Assurance, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent.
• Experience with performance and/or security testing.
• Knowledge of SQL and scripting for database testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and version control systems (e.g., Git).