Application Tester MA

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a detail-oriented Application Tester to evaluate software applications and ensure they function correctly, meet business requirements, and provide a reliable user experience. The role focuses on identifying defects, validating functionality, and collaborating with product and development teams throughout the SDLC.

You will execute manual and automated tests, review requirements, and create test cases while documenting results and defects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Application Tester or QA Tester.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated tests to validate functionality.

Skills

Software testing principles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Test case execution

Defect documentation

Bug tracking tools

Web & mobile testing

SQL basics

Automated testing concepts

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-focused Application Tester to evaluate software applications and ensure they function correctly, meet business requirements, and provide a reliable user experience. The ideal candidate will have strong testing and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify defects, validate application functionality, and collaborate with development and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Executemanual and automated tests to validate application functionality and quality.
• Review requirements, user stories, and specifications to identify testing needs.
• Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, and testing documentation.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, usability, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and track application defects.
• Provide clear reproduction steps, expected results, actual results, and supporting evidence for reported issues.
• Retest resolved defects and perform regression testing after application updates.
• Validate application functionality against business and technical requirements.
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, mobile, and device testing when required.
• Test application interfaces, workflows, integrations, and data flows.
• Collaboratedevelopers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor testing results and communicate quality risks and concerns.
• Support release testing, deployment validation, and production verification activities.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, defects, and testing progress.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes, tools, and application quality.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding ofsoftware testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases and test scenarios.
• Ability to identify, reproduce, and clearly document application defects.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
• Understanding of functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing.
• Knowledge of web and mobile application testing.
• Basic knowledge of APIs, databases, and SQL is beneficial.
• Familiarity with automated testing concepts and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Previous experience as anApplication Tester, QA Tester, Software Tester, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience testing software applications.
• Experience creating and executing manual test cases.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.Familiarity with tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience performing functional and regression testing.
• Understanding of software development and release processes.
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.
• Experience testing web, mobile, or desktop applications.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to manage multiple testing activities while meeting deadlines.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable setup for remote work.
• Professional, analytical, dependable, and quality-focused attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking teams or technical documentation.

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