QA / Software Tester at PG Consulting limited

PG Consulting limited is a business optimization consulting firm that leverages the techniques of business research, cutting edge innovation and scientific economics to provide robust insights that enable business decision makers to achieve accelerated and sustained competitive outcomes. We want to work with you as partners on an on-going basis towards making your organisation more profitable and better performing in terms of its bottom-line.

Job Description

• The Software Tester will be responsible for executing and managing the testing of software applications, ensuring high-quality performance and functionality.
• This role involves test planning, execution, automation, and continuous improvement of testing processes.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in various testing methodologies, automated testing, and excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Test Planning:

• Analyze project requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to understand the scope of testing.
• Develop and document detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Identify testing objectives, strategies, and timelines for various projects.

Test Execution:

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, performance, and usability testing on software applications.
• Execute manual and automated test cases to validate software functionality and performance.
• Report and document bugs and defects using issue-tracking tools like JIRA or Trello.
• Retest resolved defects and verify fixes.

Automation Testing:

• Design and maintain automated test scripts using relevant tools.
• Ensure automated test coverage for core functionalities and repetitive tasks.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with developers and product managers to clarify requirements and expected behavior.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Provide feedback on usability, user interface design, and functionality improvements.

Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test results, test coverage reports, and release notes.
• Contribute to the creation of user manuals and troubleshooting guides.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify areas for improving testing processes and tools.
• Stay updated with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and trends.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Software Tester or Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer.
• Experience in both manual and automated testing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects in software applications.

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