Software tester in QA Team (work from Home)

Job Description: Job description We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Software Tester to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing, with a strong focus on ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will be responsible for leading testing efforts, mentoring junior testers, and collaborating closely with development teams to identify and resolve software issues. Key Responsibilities: Test Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and specifications. Test Execution: Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms and environments. Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools. Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects through the development lifecycle, ensuring issues are addressed promptly. Quality Assurance: Ensure that software meets business and quality requirements before release. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and design effective test strategies. Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers, sharing best practices and testing methodologies. Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to identify potential bottlenecks or scalability issues. Reporting: Prepare detailed test reports, documenting test results, defects, and overall product quality. Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. Experience in both manual and automated testing. Certifications: ISTQB certification or equivalent is preferred. Required Skills: Testing Tools: Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Selenium, QTP, or TestComplete. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. Bug Tracking: Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or TestRail. Scripting Languages: Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or VBScript for automation. Database Knowledge: Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing. CI/CD Pipelines: Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI. Version Control: Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN. API Testing: Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI. Operating Systems: Testing experience across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS). Preferred Skills: Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Mobile Testing: Knowledge of mobile application testing on platforms like Android and iOS. Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud-based testing and deployment on platforms like AWS or Azure. Security Testing: Basic understanding of security testing practices and tools. Software Requirements: Test Automation Frameworks: Experience with frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): Familiarity with IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or Visual Studio. Performance Monitoring: Use of performance monitoring tools like Dynatrace or New Relic for performance testing and monitoring. Additional Requirements: Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a team of testers. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: 10 13 LPA Work Timings: EST Time Zone (4:00 PM 12:00 AM IST / 7:00 PM 3:00 AM IST) Work Mode: Work from Home Must have a reliable working device (laptop/desktop) Should have a proper work-from-home setup (stable inte .