JOB DESCRIPTION
The exploratory tester in an agile team will be responsible for more than just testing the software. S/he will act as a quality champion and empower teams to create highly performant and secure systems. S/he will act entrepreneurially to try unhappy paths and edge cases in performance/security testing to create a highly resilient system.
S/he will leverage a combination of automated/ manual testing to efficiently cover the system’s functionality without
compromising quality. S/he should be comfortable working in a constantly changing work environment and are fully dedicated to “automate everything” principle.
KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure every feature developed by the team is tested
Blends automated/ manual testing to efficiently cover the system’s functionality without compromising quality
Feeds the team with detailed information on any defects found, and help the Scrum Master and Product Owner to prioritize defects
Strives to automate and maintain comprehensive test suites with a continuous improvement mindset
Works with the IT and operations to run tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality
Knows the product vision and works closely with the designers and the Product Owner to translate their vision into tests
Partners with development teams to identify key areas of risk in new solutions
Stays updated with industry best practices and standards on testing
Actively participate in scrum ceremonies as needed to provide clarifications and problem solve with the team
Knowledge of QA testing frameworks like Appium, TestNG, Selenium, Cucumber is a must
Knows how to set up the base testing framework for both mobile and web platforms.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Technology or equivalent area.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Ability to develop integration, performance, and load-bearing tests with tools like Apache JMeter
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align the organization on decisions
Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
Utilizes team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficiently
EXPERIENCE
Extensive QA experience (4+ years) in a digital product environment.
Significant experience as an exploratory/ hands-on tester with multiple platforms and testing techniques
Experience with manual acceptance testing at story level, exploratory and creative testing, and within fast-paced sprint cycles
Experience implementing automated end-to-end tests, experience with frameworks and tools such as BDD, Selenium and the ability to code in Javascript and/or Java
Experience as a tester on a cross-functional agile team preferred
Skilled at finding hidden requirements, edge cases, and a “desire to break” attitude
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