- Perform requirement analysis to understand the scope of testing, identify ambiguities, and contribute to the creation of testable requirements.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, define testing scope, objectives, resources, schedules, and strategies aligned with project timelines and quality standards.
- Provide accurate and realistic estimates for testing efforts, considering the complexity and scope of the features under test.
- Design, develop & execute a detailed and well‑structured test cases to cover all scenarios and edge cases based on requirements and design specifications.
- Prepare the test data that is needed to perform the test.
- Identify, document, track, and manage defects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and retesting using tools like Zoho Sprint.
- Perform RCA to determine core reasons for defects and collaborate with developers to recommend strategic solutions to eliminate them.
- Participate actively in release cycles by performing regression, sanity, and smoke testing to validate software readiness for production deployment.
- Perform testing on DBMS to validate data integrity and database operations using SQL queries.
- Perform API testing using various API testing tools such as Postman & Swagger to ensure seamless backend functionality.
- Prepare and present test reports, status updates, and quality metrics to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Explore and implement opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to improve QA productivity and decision‑making in day‑to‑day tasks.
Soft Skills & Work Ethic
- Demonstrate strong communication skills for clear reporting of defects, progress updates, and test results.
- Maintain a keen eye for detail to identify inconsistencies and risks in software development.
- Exhibit a proactive approach, taking initiative to improve testing methodologies.
- Work independently while also collaborating effectively in team settings, and drive testing activities with minimal supervision.
- Show self‑reliance in managing tasks and deadlines without constant supervision.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamic project requirements.
- Foster a culture of quality by advocating best practices and educating teams on testing importance.
Nice to Have (Automation Exposure)
- Hands‑on experience in automation frameworks such as Playwright + Java + TestNG + Maven.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for integrating testing into continuous development cycles.