Software Tester

Overview

Software Tester Location: S M Techno Consultants PVT LTD

Experience: 2+ Years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Software Tester with 2+ years of experience to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying bugs, and collaborating with developers to enhance software functionality. Your expertise in manual and automated testing will play a key role in delivering high-quality applications to users.

Educational Requirements:

● Master/Bachelor’s Degree : ○ Fields: Computer Science, Web Development, or related.

Key Skills: ● Understanding and reviewing requirements- To perform software testing, it is important to understand, review all the requirements and proceed with the necessary steps. ● Creating the test cases- After understanding the requirements, creating test cases is one of the major software tester roles and responsibilities. ● Test Documentation- The testers need to maintain the test cases, test plans, and test scripts to inspect and remove errors. ● Test Execution- Executing the test cases equally is an integral part of software testing. Testers can assess if the software product is free from defects, performs accurately, or needs improvement. ● Reporting Defects- Another task of software testers is to report the defects to the developers. They need to do proper documentation with details to help remove them. ● Collaborating with Developers- To ensure a smooth and effortless working experience, both developers and testers need to work closely. So, they can verify the issues and resolve them instantly. Essential Skills Required to hire a Software Tester Effective communication, learning attitude, and networking with professionals across the field are some fundamental skills that software testers must learn.

However, these are some crucial skills that every software tester must have. 1- Automation Tests The increasing demand for faster development is raising the complexities and integration in the applications. They must learn automation testing to achieve better efficiency and accuracy. Thus, the hunch to learn new skills is a crucial software tester role and responsibility that every tester must acquire. 2- Agile and DevOps Methodology Agile and DevOps methodologies are essential skills to becoming a successful software tester. The agile methodology improves the efficiency and speed of testing the software product. While the DevOps methodology is beneficial for cross-functional teamwork starting from the development stage to quality assurance.

Thus, it helps produce quality products quickly. 3- Preparing Tests Test preparation also falls into the Software tester roles and responsibilities. However, test preparation comprises three main components- Test Plan Test Scenarios, and Test Cases. ● Test Plan- Determining the test objective is the primary step before starting the test. Deciding what you should test, how to do it, and who should perform streamlines the workflow. Also, documenting every step allows the stakeholders to have a brief understanding of the test plan. ● Test Scenarios- Test scenarios are created so testers can ensure every functionality of a particular software product works correctly. Testers should understand the user perspective while developing the test scenarios. Hence, test scenarios indicate the actions made by the users while navigating an app or website. ● Test Cases- Proficiency in writing test cases is an essential skill to excel in any software tester roles and responsibilities. A skilled software tester must learn how to write negative and positive test cases to get exact results.

4- SDLC Knowledge The SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle which is a framework that defines the software development starting from the first phase to the final deployment and maintenance. Thus, understanding SDLC is an essential skill as it allows testers to align their testing activities with various stages of software development. 5- Logical and Rational Thinking Logical and rational thinking is a major software testing skill that allows testers to approach testing in a systematic and structured way. They can break down complex problems into smaller parts which help in analyzing to draw logical conclusions.

Hence, being affluent in speaking, writing, reading, and listening is one of the essential software tester roles and responsibilities. 6- Communication Skills Every job requires effective communication to improve the overall growth of the company. Communication skills promote a holistic and collaborative environment for the peers to solve, learn and maximize their knowledge in various phases of software testing.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person