Manual QA Tester-Hybrid

The Manual QA Tester is responsible for writing and executing manual test cases . The Manual QA Tester handles work of moderate to complex scope and complexity.

Our focus is on building the highest quality applications using cutting-edge technologies to satisfy market driven needs, regulatory policies, procedures, and feature specifications .

The candidate must be analytical, detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, and successfully collaborate with others in the organization .

Principle Responsibilities :

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Design , maintain , and execute manual test cases and solutions for functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Identify areas suitable for automation and provide input into the selection of test cases for automation to improve test coverage and efficiency.

Work closely with manual testers and developers to integrate automation into the overall testing process and optimize testing efforts.

Collaborate with QA Automation teams to ensure new functionalities and changes to existing functionalities are covered and those which are not feasible for automation.

Design, develop, maintain , and expand scalable and reusable test automation frameworks including data driven frameworks to support efficient testing.

Focus on continuous test automation enhancements and identify areas of improvement.

Implement steps and strategies to improve test automation practices.

Performs peer automated test code reviews and optimize test code execution.

Integrate test automation into the CI / CD pipeline for continuous regression testing.

Gather and present test automation metrics for the projects to key stakeholders.

Demonstrate automation solutions to key stakeholders, showcasing value and progress.

Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams with a delivery focus in both project and operational environments.

Ability to manage own time and work effectively to meet deadlines.

Ability to write clear and concise text for different audiences.

Understanding of a complex technical Internet environment.

Testing on a variety of platforms including the latest browsers and mobile devices.

Manual Support : Perform exploratory or manual testing when automation is not feasible .

Required Qualifications

Education :

4-year technical degree or equivalent technical certifications and / or work experience

Required Experience :

3 years manual testing experience preferred (or similar developer experience) including system testing and UI testing covering all areas of the SDLC.

Solid understanding of QA methodologies and manual software testing.

Familiarity with automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, or similar).

SmartBear TestComplete and / or Reflect automation experience a plus.

Ability to design scalable and maintainable manual test frameworks.

Familiarity with experience with coding in languages such as C#, JavaScript, or Python.

Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban).

Understanding of SQL queries to validate database integrity and backend testing.

Competencies

Analytical :   Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex software systems and business requirements to derive effective testing strategies.

Detail-Oriented : High level of attention to detail, ensuring the identification of even the smallest issues that might affect product quality.

Communicative :   Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a simple, understandable way and interact effectively with diverse teams.

Collaborative :   Strong team player who is open to giving and receiving feedback and can work well with various stakeholders.

Proactive : Ability to identify potential issues before they become problems and take prevent action.

Eager Learner : Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies, methodologies, and tools.

Adaptable : Ability to adjust to shifting priorities in an agile development environment.