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Software testers are responsible for running automated and manual tests to detect bugs in software created by developers. They analyze systems to evaluate user experience and prevent software issues. 

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated software tester with experience in both manual and automatic testing to join our team. You will develop and execute test cases, perform functional and regression tests, analyze results to determine software usability and accessibility. You will collaborate with in-house software testers to detect and fix bugs and record and report issues to our Test Lead.

Responsibilities

Below are some of the responsibilities of a software tester:

  • Detect and fix bugs
  • Oversee software quality assurance
  • Develop and run comprehensive test scenarios 
  • Run functional testing to ensure code meets company criteria
  • Run regression testing after software updates
  • Identify and categorize software defects in our defect tracking program
  • Work with the software development team to maintain consistency throughout the company’s product vision

Job qualifications and skill sets

Below are the qualifications expected of a software tester:

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent in a related field
  • Software testing certification from an accredited organization
  • Minimum of two years of experience working in a QA testing environment 
  • Experience with automated testing, negative testing, manual testing, performance testing, integration testing, and regression testing
  • Proven experience in GUI (Graphical User Interface) back end testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
  • Experience in writing and reviewing test scripts, test cases, and test management 
  • Experience in project management
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluency in programming languages (Javascript, Java, Python, Ruby)
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