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Job Title: QA Tester / Software Test Engineer (4–6 Years Experience)
Location: Columbus, OH(Onsite)
Experience: 4–6 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical QA Tester / Software Test Engineer with 4–6 years of experience in testing IT products and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both manual and automated testing, strong knowledge of modern testing tools, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end testing of IT applications, including both COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and custom-built solutions
- Design, develop, and execute test cases, test scripts, test plans, and test procedures
- Conduct manual and automated testing to ensure product quality and performance
- Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are clearly understood and validated
- Execute API, performance, and integration testing as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and methodologies
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in software testing / QA engineering
- Strong experience testing both COTS and in-house developed applications
- Proven experience in:
- Creating and executing test cases, scripts, and test plans
- Defect logging and tracking with minimal supervision
- Hands-on experience with automation and testing tools:
- Playwright
- Gherkin (BDD frameworks)
- JMeter (performance testing)
- Postman (API testing)
- Azure DevOps
- Git
- Working knowledge of test methodologies and QA best practices
- Basic programming/scripting knowledge in C# and scripting languages
- Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing cloud-based applications hosted on:
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Salesforce
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively