Software Tester Job Description
The Software Tester plays a crucial role in the software development life cycle by identifying defects and ensuring the functionality and usability of software applications. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Identify, report, and track software defects and issues
- Collaborate with development and product teams to reproduce and resolve issues
- Participate in the design and development of test strategies and test cases
- Perform functional, regression, and performance testing
- Contribute to the improvement of testing processes and methodologies
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in software testing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven experience as a Software Tester or similar role
- Strong knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and tools
- Understanding of software development life cycle
- Experience with manual and automated testing techniques
- Proficiency in bug tracking systems and test management tools
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Skills
- Testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit)
- Defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
- Test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)
- Programming languages (e.g., Java, Python)
- Database management and SQL
- Quality assurance principles and practices
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Excellent troubleshooting skills