QA Analyst / Manual Testing

Role Overview: As a Manual QA Analyst at CoreCampus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of web applications. Your responsibilities include designing and executing test cases, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating closely with developers and product stakeholders to deliver a polished user experience. Your attention to detail and experience in manual QA testing will contribute to the success of our team. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute manual test plans and test cases for web-based applications, covering functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. - Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using Jira. - Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing across releases. - Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. - Validate data integrity by writing and running SQL queries against application databases. - Gather log information from the web servers to assist in troubleshooting. - Use Chrome Dev Tools to inspect network requests, diagnose front-end issues, and validate application behavior. - Monitor and verify build deployments through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. - Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile team. - Create and maintain QA documentation, test plans, and knowledge base articles in Confluence. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation. Qualifications Required: - 3+ years of experience in manual QA testing of web applications. - Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies. - Hands-on experience with Jira for defect tracking and test management. - Proficiency with Chrome Dev Tools for debugging and inspecting web applications. - Strong SQL skills for backend data verification and validation. - Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools. - Experience using Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document test results and defect reports. - Comfortable working in Windows-based development and testing environments. - Self-motivated and able to work effectively in both remote and on-site settings. Additional Company Details (if applicable): TechGrove at Banyan Software, based in Chennai, India, serves as the Centre of Excellence supporting Banyan's global businesses through technology, security, and software development. The collaboration between India's technical talent and Banyan's growth strategy creates a trusted, developer-focused environment for optimal work performance. CoreCampus offers a student information system that manages various student lifecycle functions in a single database, providing real-time access to accurate data for clients. The SaaS model eliminates the need for complex IT infrastructure and offers seamless data synchronization for clients. (Note: The above additional company details have been provided based on the information extracted from the job description.) Role Overview: As a Manual QA Analyst at CoreCampus, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of web applications. Your responsibilities include designing and executing test cases, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating closely with developers and product stakeholders to deliver a polished user experience. Your attention to detail and experience in manual QA testing will contribute to the success of our team. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute manual test plans and test cases for web-based applications, covering functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. - Identify, document, and track defects through resolution using Jira. - Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing across releases. - Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. - Validate data integrity by writing and running SQL queries against application databases. - Gather log information from the web servers to assist in troubleshooting. - Use Chrome Dev Tools to inspect network requests, diagnose front-end issues, and validate application behavior. - Monitor and verify build deployments through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. - Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an Agile team. - Create and maintain QA documentation, test plans, and knowledge base articles in Confluence. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and documentation. Qualifications Required: - 3+ years of experience in manual QA testing of web applications. - Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies. - Hands-on experience with Jira for defect tracking and test management. - Proficiency with Chrome Dev Tools for debugging and inspecting web application