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Responsibilities:

1. Test Planning and Execution: Collaborate with software development teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test plans. Design and execute test cases to ensure thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Perform manual and automated testing as necessary, including regression testing and performance testing.
2. Bug Identification and Reporting: Identity, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies. Conduct root cause analysis to understand the underlying causes of issues and communicate them effectively to the development team. Work closely with developers to resolve bugs and verify bug fixes.
3. Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard testing tools and frameworks. Continuously improve test automation coverage to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with the automation team to integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and delivery pipeline.
4. Test Documentation: Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. Ensure that test artefacts are well-organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible. Collaborate with team members to improve test documentation processes and standards.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of project requirements and test objectives. Participate in design and code reviews to provide quality insights and recommendations. Contribute to a culture of quality by sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.
6. Quality Assurance Processes: Contribute to the improvement and implementation of quality assurance processes and methodologies. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in software testing. Proactively identify areas for process improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
7. Test Environment Setup: Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to set up and maintain test environments. Ensure that test environments are representative of the production environment and capable of supporting comprehensive testing.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience in manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Solid understanding of agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or Swift is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.