Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manual Tester

Groupe Kardol; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manual Tester to ensure software quality through thorough test design and execution. You will create test cases from requirements, perform functional, regression and usability testing, and report defects with clear steps to reproduce.

Work closely with developers in an Agile environment to understand features, set up test data, and verify fixes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify edge cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for bug reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and design: create detailed test cases and scripts from requirements.
• Execution: perform functional, integration, regression, and usability testing.
• Defect management: log and track bugs with steps to reproduce.
• Collaboration: work with developers to understand features and resolve defects.
• Environment setup: configure test environments and data.
• Reporting: provide updates on testing progress and application quality.

Skills

SDLC & Agile

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

A Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Manual Tester evaluates software quality by creating and executing test cases, identifying defects, and verifying fixes without automation tools. They focus on functional, regression, and user-experience testing to ensure software meets specifications, typically collaborating with developers in Agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Design: Create detailed test cases and scripts from functional requirements and user stories.
• Execution: Conduct functional, integration, regression, and usability testing.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA, providing steps to reproduce.
• Collaboration: Work with developers to understand features and resolve defects.
• Environment Setup: Set up test environments and test data.
• Reporting: Deliver daily or weekly reports on testing progress and application quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), specifically Agile methodologies.
• Tools: Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify edge cases.
• Communication: Excellent written/verbal skills for documentation and bug reporting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience.