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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Tester to join our team. As a QA Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products through comprehensive testing and analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, document issues, and provide valuable feedback to improve the overall user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop test plans and strategies.
• Design and execute test cases, scripts, and scenarios to identify software defects and ensure that all product features function as intended.
• Conduct manual and automated tests to verify the accuracy, reliability, and usability of software applications.
• Identify and document software defects, bugs, and issues using bug tracking tools, and work closely with the development team to resolve them.
• Perform regression testing to ensure that resolved issues do not reoccur and that new features do not introduce new defects.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of test data and test environments to support accurate and thorough testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and plan testing activities based on project deadlines and requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance testing, security testing, or other specialized testing areas.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL for database testing.
• Experience in testing web and mobile applications.
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Relevant certifications or equivalent experience may be considered)
• years of experience as a QA Tester or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with manual and automated testing techniques and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Cucumber).
• Proficiency in test case design, test execution, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems and version control tools (e.g., JIRA, Git).
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.