Purpose: To execute and enhance testing processes, including automation and risk-based testing, while mentoring junior testers.

Contribution: Improves software quality by creating effective test scripts, tailoring testing efforts to high-risk areas, and supporting team development.

         Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute manual test cases and document bugs or defects found during testing.
• Work independently and with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Create and review test scripts, ensuring they are suitable for automation where possible.
• Tailor test plans and efforts to focus on high-risk areas, optimizing testing time effectively.
• Perform validation testing to ensure software meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with developers to explain defects and collaborate on solutions.
• Mentor and support junior testers to develop their skills and improve testing practices.
• Learn and test a wider range of software solutions, expanding technical expertise.
• Take on additional tasks aligned with abilities as required by the team.

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Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manual testing.
• Ability to create and execute manual test cases and document bugs/defects.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Browser Developer Tools.
• Proficient in using tools like Test Case Management, Test Plans, and Bug Tracking Systems.
• Familiarity with ISTQB Foundation Level (or equivalent) concepts and ability to apply them in practice.
• Smooth operation of basic QA tools with minimal oversight.
• Consistently adheres to engineering standards adopted by the team or project.
• Engages in clarifying requirements and tasks, contributing positively to projects.
• Works on tasks independently, requiring little or no guidance.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues and contributes to team activities.
• May oversee others or make decisions that impact assigned tasks and projects.
• Contributes to routine issue resolution and applies creative or methodical approaches to defined tasks.
• Takes the initiative to identify and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrates appropriate working practices in security, privacy, and ethics in non-routine work.

Minimum skills, Knowledge and ability requirements :

• Thorough understanding of relevant industry knowledge and practices (generic and specialized).
• Strong knowledge of the organization's domain and ability to apply it effectively in unfamiliar situations.
• Rapidly absorbs and critically assesses new information and applies it effectively.
• Operates with solid communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Awareness and adherence to GDPR and GCP.