Software Tester

Nexcel Computer Solutions; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled software tester to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and executing test scenarios, analyzing software performance, and collaborating with various teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Your expertise in performance testing tools and methodologies will be crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and enhance your skills in a supportive environment, where your input is valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing.
• Bachelor's in IT required; Master's is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute various test scenarios based on requirements.
• Analyze software usability and performance, reporting findings.

Skills

Test Scenario Creation

Usability Testing

Performance Testing

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Object-Oriented Programming (Java/Python)

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Master's Degree in IT (Merit)

Tools

Ready API

WAPT

JMeter

Load Runner

AppDynamics

VisualVM/IBM Thread & Heap Analyzer

Dynatrace

Oracle AWR

Job description

§ Create test scenarios for the applications under test based on the owners' requirements

§ Conduct various tests to check the usability of the software

§ Analyze the impact of databases, errors, and software bugs in each software

§ Create test reports to share with the design team appropriately

§ Participate in design reviews

§ Highlight potential problems in software

§ Work with all teams in the SDLC processes, including application development, architecture, infrastructure, and reengineering teams for test and data planning, and analysis requirements for defining success criteria

§ Handle projects individually, involving activities including requirement gathering, designing scenario modelling and analysis of different tests and reporting results with recommendations

§ Prepare performance Test Strategy, Test plan, Test Closure Report, and Workload Model for a web application and API Test

§ Execute Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike, and Breakpoint tests

§ Performance tuning and profiling

§ Create object-oriented script reusability with scripting guidelines/standards

§ Work with Agile/Scrum methodologies

§ Hands-on expertise in test scripting/execution and reporting for the following tools:

1. Ready API
2. WAPT
3. JMeter
4. Load Runner

§ Knowledge of performance engineering concepts with any of the tools or similar tools:

1. AppDynamics
2. VisualVM/IBM Thread & Heap Analyzer
3. Dynatrace
4. Oracle AWR

§ Able to use object-oriented programming concepts such as Java/Python

Skills and Qualifications

§ Minimum experience of 5 years in the testing field.

§ IT-related bachelor’s degree – Masters is a merit.

§ Successful track record in all stages of the software development lifecycle including application development, architecture, infrastructure, and re-engineering teams for test and data planning, and analysis requirements for defining success criteria.

§ Technical writing skills:

1. Prepare performance Test Strategy, Test plan, Test Closure Report, and Workload Model for a web application and API Test
2. Execute Load, Stress, Endurance, Spike, and Breakpoint Tests
3. Performance Tuning and Profiling
4. Create object-oriented script reusability with scripting guidelines/standards
5. Agile/Scrum methodologies

Interested candidates may send their CVs to [e-mail]