Software Tester

Maddisoft Solutions; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Maddisoft Solutions is seeking a Software Tester in Chennai, India, with hybrid work arrangement (3 days per week). The role encompasses manual and automated testing to ensure quality across multiple applications, collaborating with developers, BA and product owners to define acceptance criteria and verify fixes.

Responsibilities include test planning, creating scripts, and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining test data and environments to support releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field.
• Experience in manual and automated testing.
• Hands-on with creating and maintaining automated test cases and scripts.
• Experience with automated testing tools/frameworks.
• Understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, system, integration and regression testing for new and existing applications.
• Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts.
• Design and maintain automated test cases to support regression testing.
• Use automated testing tools/frameworks to run test cycles and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers, BA and PO to define acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document and track defects and verify fixes.
• Support CI/CD integration of automated tests within DevOps pipelines.
• Perform data validation and validate system integrations across apps.
• Assist with test environment setup, data management and release validation.
• Prioritize testing tasks to meet project timelines.
• Apply problem-solving to identify testing gaps and improve quality.

Skills

Software testing

Automation testing

Manual testing

Agile/Scrum

Defect tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Job description

Role: Software Tester

Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid 3days/ week)

Duties and Responsibilities

This role supports the testing and validation of custom applications and acts as a key contributor to ensuring software quality across development initiatives. The Software Tester works closely with development scrum team and business stakeholders to validate requirements, identify defects, and support delivery of high-quality solutions.

This position includes both manual and automated testing responsibilities, with a focus on improving test efficiency and coverage through automation.

• Performs functional, system, integration, and regression testing for new and existing applications
• Develops, executes, and maintains test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements
• Designs, develops, and maintains automated test cases and test scripts to support regression and continuous testing
• Utilizes automated testing tools and frameworks to execute test cycles and improve testing efficiency
• Participates in Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews
• Works closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and define acceptance criteria
• Identifies, documents, and tracks defects, ensuring proper validation and resolution
• Supports integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
• Performs data validation and supports testing of system integrations across enterprise applications
• Assists with test environment setup, test data management, and release validation activities
• Establishes priorities and manages assigned testing tasks to meet project timelines
• Applies judgment and problem-solving skills to identify testing gaps and improve overall quality processes

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining automated test cases and scripts
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain high quality standards in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with CI/CD tools and integrating automated testing into pipelines
• Experience with API testing tools
• Familiarity with performance or load testing tools
• Experience supporting cloud-based applications, particularly in Microsoft Azure
• Exposure to enterprise application ecosystems and system integrations