Software Test Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Test Planning & Strategy: Design and develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and technical specifications.
Manual & Automated Testing: Execute manual and automated tests across various platforms (web, mobile) to identify, document, and track defects from discovery to resolution using tools like Jira.
Automation Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts and frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

• Performance & Load Testing: Plan andexecute non-functional tests to ensure system performance, stability, andscalability under load.

• Security Testing: Perform baseline securitytesting to identify common vulnerabilities (such as OWASP Top 10) and work withthe development team to ensure remediation.

Reporting & Analysis: Create detailed and understandable bug reports and test summary reports to communicate testing progress and product quality to stakeholders.

2+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance and testing.
Strong understanding of STLC, SDLC, and various testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Proven experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
Solid knowledge of at least one programming/scripting language, preferably Python or Java.
Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and basic security testing principles.
Experience with API testing tools like Postman or Rest-Assured.
Familiarity with bug tracking and project management tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate complex issues to both technical and non-technical team members.

Nice-to-have

Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating automated tests using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
Familiarity with testing on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Exposure to security testing principles and tools.
Understanding of database concepts and experience with SQL.