Manual Test Lead (Karnataka)

Job Title- Test Engineer Job Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with strong expertise in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), system testing, performance testing, and automation testing. Key Skills & Qualifications - Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies - Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and commands - Experience in Performance Testing (load, stress, scalability testing) - Hands-on experience in Automation Testing (using tools/frameworks such as Selenium, PyTest, etc.) - Experience in System Testing and Non-Functional Testing (NFR) - Understanding of defect tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.) - Basic scripting/programming knowledge (Python, Shell, or similar) is a plus - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Good communication and documentation skills Roles & Responsibilities .1. Test Planning: - Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives. - Develop comprehensive test plans, including scope, approach, resources, and scheduling. - Identify testing tools and methodologies suitable for the project. 2. Test Case Design: - Create detailed, reusable, and efficient test cases based on requirements and specifications. - Ensure test cases cover functional, non-functional, regression, and performance testing scenarios. - Maintain a traceability matrix linking test cases to requirements. 3. Test Execution: - Execute test cases and document results, identifying defects and issues. - Conduct different types of testing including manual, automated, integration, system, and user acceptance testing. - Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues not covered by existing test cases. 4. Defect Management: - Record and track defects in a defect management tool, including steps to reproduce, severity, and screenshots. - Collaborate with development teams to prioritize and resolve identified issues. - Verify fixes and perform regression testing on resolved defects. 5. Test Automation: - Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage. - Evaluate and implement testing frameworks and tools for automation. - Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. 6. Performance Testing: - Plan and execute performance testing to assess application scalability and reliability under load. - Analyze test results and provide recommendations for performance improvements. 7. Documentation and Reporting: - Prepare and maintain explicit and detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. - Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders regarding testing progress, risks, and issues. - Participate in the creation of release notes highlighting the testing outcomes. 8. Collaboration and Communication: - Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to ensure understanding of testing objectives. - Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives within Agile frameworks. - Foster a quality-first mindset within the development team. 9. Continuous Improvement: - Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in software testing and quality assurance. - Propose and implement process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. - Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor junior team members. 10. Risk Assessment: - Identify potential risks in the software development lifecycle and proactively address them through testing strategies. - Assist in assessing the quality and readiness of the application for production deployment. Mandatory Skills -Software Test Engineer, Software Testing, Qa Enginee .