Software Tester (Automate)

Objectives/Long-term Goals: Develop, implement, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies in software. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios. Participate in the software development lifecycle, including requirements review, design, coding, and testing. Conduct root cause analysis of identified defects and work with the development team to resolve issues. Implement and execute automated test scripts to enhance test coverage and efficiency Continuously improve testing processes, tools, and methodologies. Mentor junior testers and provide guidance on best practices and techniques. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing technologies and methodologies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Experience with both manual and automated testing. Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript for test automation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of SQL and database testing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab. Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.