Desired Candidate Profile
COMPANY/PROJECT BRIEF: Simplicity First Software provides software development, testing and operations services to clients. This project group is a development and operations partner for a US-based software products company. This is the perfect opportunity for a software tester who wants to work with the latest trends in technology, has a sharp eye for finding defects, is a great communicator and wants to turbo-charge their learning, growth and career. We offer a fun environment, great pay, no bureaucracy, lots of independence and a great product in the health & wellness space to build on.
POSITION SUMMARY: This is a manual testing role within a fast-paced software product environment. You will test web and mobile applications, write test plans and test cases, execute test cases for new and existing features & manage defects to closure. You'll work closely with a small team of designers, testers, and developers within an agile scrum environment, and be responsible for software quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: - At least 2 years of full-time manual software testing/QA experience for web-based applications
- Software testing course from recognized institute highly desired
- Experience testing mobile applications is a plus
- Experience working on API testing (SOAP or REST) is strongly desired
- Knowledge of OOPS concepts is strongly desired
- Basic knowledge of C# and Java is strongly desired
- Knowledge of Database/SQL testing is strongly desired
- Ability to read, listen, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Experience interacting with US-based clients is a plus
- QA Certification (ISTQB or CSTE) preferred but not required
- Open to flexible working hours when demanded by the project
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Leverage strong domain knowledge to provide comprehensive manual test coverage
- Responsible for testing web and mobile applications for a software product company
- Find defects that if missed would have had consequential user impact
- Rarely miss defects while testing software
- Possess very strong written, verbal communications skills
- If a project is handed to you, you see it all the way through to completion
- Show initiative & be accountable for your work with minimal handholding
- Creative in finding solutions to problems
- Carefully review work before it is submitted
- Work toward win-win outcomes
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS: - Possess a positive attitude to work and life
- Use time effectively and efficiently with a strong work ethic
- Are detailed oriented, professional and self-directed
- Use humor to carry yourself through challenges
- Can balance confidence with humility
- Want to be part of a fast-paced environment to build something of value
Education:
UG: B.Tech/B.E. - Computers, BCA - Computers, Diploma - Computers
PG: MCA - Computers, M.Tech - Computers, PG Diploma - Computers
Doctorate: Doctorate Not Required
Contact Details:
Keyskills:
Manual Testing
Test Engineering
Software Testing
Test Cases
Test Case Execution
API Testing
ISTQB
SQL Database
Agile
QA