Senior QA Analyst- software testing
- Merkle Science
- 4 - 8 years
- Chennai
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced QA Tester with expertise in manual testing and a basic understanding of automation to help ensure our software products meet the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in manual testing, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to adapt to new testing methodologies, including automation frameworks.Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Manual Testing:
- Execute functional, regression, and integration tests based on test cases and test plans.
- Perform exploratory testing to identify potential defects and usability issues.
- Report and document defects, and track their resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Perform sanity checks and ensure the software meets user expectations and business requirements.
- Basic Automation:
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts for regression testing using basic automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, etc.).
- Understand and execute automation scripts to improve test efficiency.
- Collaborate with the automation team to improve automation practices and integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
- Test Documentation:
- Create and maintain detailed test cases, test plans, and test reports.
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure proper test case coverage for user stories, epics, and features.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Actively participate in scrum meetings, sprint planning, and retrospective sessions.
- Work with developers to identify and resolve issues during all stages of the software development lifecycle.
- Provide timely feedback and recommendations to improve the product quality and testing processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience (3+ years) in manual testing and quality assurance.
- Familiarity with basic automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, life cycle, and best practices.
- Experience with writing and executing detailed test cases and test plans.
- Ability to identify, document, and prioritize defects, along with working in a defect management system (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Good understanding of version control and test environment management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Experience with version control tools such as Git.
- Knowledge of SQL for basic database testing.
- Experience in Agile development environments.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Exposure to both manual testing and automation practices.
Location:
ChennaiBrand:
ParagonTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentJob Classification
Industry: Software ProductFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: Test AnalystEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Merkle ScienceLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Automation Manual testing Manager Quality Assurance Test scripts Regression testing Scrum Selenium Test cases JIRA SQL
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