Software Tester

About the Role

A Software Tester is responsible for evaluating software application development to identify defects, ensure quality, and verify that products, tools, and applications meet stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand customer requirements and software data flow
• Perform manual testing and, when applicable, contribute to automated test scripts
• Validate software functionality in run-time environment and similar
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, best practices, and release timelines
• Provide clear, concise test reports and communicate risks or issues to stakeholders.
• Conduct user acceptance testing support and assist end users when needed.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tracking tools such as Jira
• Provide feedback to developers on product quality and functionality for desired applications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Experience with manual testing techniques and test case design.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (Jenkins, etc)
• Knowledge of API testing tools
• Ability to analyze requirements and identify edge cases.
• Proficiency with bug‑tracking (Jira) and test‑management tools.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience.

Travel

• Local Travel: Less than 10%
• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.