Position Title: Software Tester Reporting To: Senior Software Architect Location: Bangalore Job Description The Software Tester should have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. Requirements Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - 2-3 years of professional experience in software testing - manual and automation testing. - Working knowledge of Python, Django, PostgreSQL and ReactJS. - International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) certification or similar testing certification is a plus. Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications. - Participate in requirement review sessions to identify testable scenarios and ensure clarity in understanding. - Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements. - Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing to ensure software meets quality standards and requirements. - Execute test cases manually and, if applicable, automate test cases using appropriate testing tools. - Identify and document defects and inconsistencies in the software's behavior, following a structured defect reporting process. - Validate defect fixes and verify that changes do not adversely affect existing functionality. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks. - Collaborate with the automation team to identify test cases suitable for automation and support continuous test automation efforts. - Work closely with development teams to provide detailed information about defects and assist in their resolution. - Track and manage defects using issue tracking tools, ensuring proper documentation, prioritization, and resolution. - Maintain up-to-date documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. - Generate test summary reports, including metrics and testing outcomes, to communicate progress and quality status to stakeholders. - Identify areas for process improvement within the testing lifecycle and contribute to the enhancement of testing methodologies. Technical Skills and Competencies - Strong knowledge of software testing concepts, methodologies, and practices. - Experience with test case design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting. - Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks. - Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies is advantageous. - Excellent MS Office Skills. - Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing to enhance overall testing effectiveness. Personal Competencies - Experience working across organizational boundaries on a local and global basis. - Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels. - Good at managing stakeholder expectations. - Excellent time management skills. - Track individual and team progress and work on improvements. - Be a Solid Team Player and a Global Player. - Adapt to change with ease. - Be able to provide value add by going the extra mile. - Having an interest in building a conscious and sustainable world. The ability to understand impacts and how to solve global challenges around sustainability and Climate Change