Manual QA Tester

POSITION OBJECTIVES / JOB SUMMARY

• Ensures that business requirement specification are analyzed, understood properly, and able to translate into functional specifications and test cases.
• Evaluates and tests new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify if programs are functioning according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines.
• Ensures that the system is released conforming to the functions and requirements set and agreed by the customer and development, supported by the Test Summary Report and/or Acceptance Test Certificate.
• Collaborates with Senior Quality Analyst in applying knowledge and experience to mostly routine situations, application of working or functional knowledge and capability in a particular process or method.

1. Quality Process Mastery
   • Understand and comply with the defined and agreed Software Development Life Cycle and CMMI standards of the organization.
   • Understands various approaches used in testing such as System, Integration and Regression.
   • Able to apply appropriate test design techniques in writing test cases.
   • Creates test plan and test effort estimation for small to medium sized projects.
   • Reviews test cases and test scripts written by Junior Manual Quality Analyst. Make recommendations as necessary.
   • Writes test cases and test scripts, creates test data and requirement traceability matrix.
   • Properly executes the given test cases / test scripts, identifies the correct behavior of the system under test, replicates and reports uncovered defects.
   • Performs the activities necessary to execute tests in accordance with the test plan and test design (including setting up tests and test data).
   • Tests and certifies software defect fixes and new functionality. Executes functional, application and regression tests for software releases.
   • Writes clear and precise defect reports as required for identified software defects and functional defects based on testing results.
   • Writes and submits Test Summary Report and/or Acceptance Test Certificate.
   • Collaborates with Senior Manual Quality Analyst in peer review of the RTM, test cases and test summary report and/or acceptance test certificate documents.
   • Reviews and analyzes test results and makes recommendations
   • Enforces quality procedures and guidelines across the Software Development Life Cycle.
   • Contributes to the continuous improvement of the QA procedures and guidelines.
   • Satisfy customer by providing clear testing specifications and quality product according to specified requirements.
   • Exhibits confidence in understanding the business concerns and provides sound business suggestions and recommendations accordingly.
2. Administrative Tasks
   • Records activities in ATLAS and reports/elevates issues to superior when needed.
   • Conducts needed validation to ensure compliance to the procedures in CMMI.
   • Prepares and submits needed reports.
   • Mentors and guides Junior Manual Quality Analyst.
3. Teamwork
   • Closely coordinates with other team members of the applications development and support.
   • Facilitates effective team interaction adhering to the values of the company and meeting the objectives.
   • Ability to adjust flexibly to help other team members to ensure continuity of providing service.
4. Learning and Development
   • Expand knowledge on business process and IT related information
   • Stay abreast of current technology, system information, problems, changes and updates relevant to the team.
   • Performance of other tasks as maybe assigned.

• Bachelor’s or College degree in either of the following - Industrial Engineering,Management Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Information Technology and/or related field.
• At least three to four (3-4) years working experience in Quality Assurance and/or testing;
• Must have 2 years and above experience in API Testing
• Must be proficient in writing test cases and test scripts;
• Must have an experience in creating a Master Test plan;
• Must have an in-depth understanding of Test Design Techniques, QA methodologies andSoftware Development Life Cycle (both Waterfall and Agile Development);
• With substantial knowledge of QA testing tools, different test design techniques, standardsand processes;
• Exposure in business operations related to manufacturing, distribution and financialoperations will be an advantage; Experience in various system development environment;
• Open for nightshift schedule

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