We are looking for a detail-oriented Test Analyst with 3-4 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance. The Test Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test cases, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. The role involves close collaboration with developers, business analysts, and project managers to understand requirements, report bugs, and provide input on improving testing processes.
Responsibilities:
1. Test Planning & Requirement Analysis:
- Review and analyze software requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to understand the scope of testing.
- Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and identify potential test scenarios.
2. Test Execution & Defect Reporting:
- Execute test cases across various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
- Identify, document, and report bugs in a clear, concise manner using defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Re-test resolved defects to verify fixes and update defect statuses as appropriate.
3. Test Automation:
- Support test automation efforts by creating automated test scripts and maintaining test automation frameworks.
- Execute automated test scripts and analyze results, reporting issues as they arise.
- Work with the automation team to identify opportunities to improve automation coverage and efficiency.
4. Quality Assurance & Best Practices:
- Ensure adherence to QA processes and best practices, maintaining high standards of test coverage and accuracy.
- Participate in code reviews, requirement discussions, and testing walkthroughs to ensure alignment with quality standards.
- Provide feedback on areas for improvement in testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
5. Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure seamless project execution.
- Communicate test progress, issues, and risks effectively to project teams and stakeholders.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings as part of Agile teams.
6. Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive and well-structured documentation for test cases, test plans, and test results.
- Prepare and present test reports, including defect metrics and testing progress, to stakeholders.
- Document and share knowledge gained from testing with team members, contributing to continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3-4 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
- Proficiency with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, JIRA) and defect tracking systems.
- Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium) and scripting.
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
- Experience in Agile environments and working with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
