Manual QA Tester (With background in Automation Testing)

Qualifications:
- Obtained a Bachelor’s or College degree in either of the following - Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and/or related field.

- At least three to four (3-4) years working experience in Quality Assurance and/or testing;

- Must have 6 months of automation experience

- Must be proficient in writing test cases and test scripts;

- Must have an experience in creating a Master test plan;

- Must have an in-depth understanding of Test Design Techniques, QA methodologies and SDLC (both Waterfall and Agile Development).

- With substantial knowledge of QA testing tools, different test approaches, standards and process;

- Exposure in business operations related to manufacturing, distribution and financial operations will be an advantage

- Experience in various system development environment;

- A competitive analytical and problem solving skills and advanced communicative competence;

- Detail Oriented and good time management skills

- Strong sense of commitment to the organization’s goals and values;

- High flexibility in shifting schedule and extended working hours;

- Readiness to travel to other sites

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures that business requirement specification are analyzed and understood properly and able to translate into functional specifications and test cases. Evaluates and tests new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify if programs are functioning according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines. Ensures that the system is released conforming to the functions and requirements set and agreed by the customer and development, supported by the Test Summary Report and/or Acceptance Test Certificate. Collaborates with Senior Quality Analyst in applying knowledge and experience to mostly routine situations; application of working or functional knowledge and capability in a particular process or method;

II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. QA Process Knowledge

a. Understand and comply with the defined and agreed Software Development Life Cycle and CMMI standards of the organization.

b. Understands various approaches used in testing such as System, Integration and Regression.

c. Able to apply appropriate test design techniques in writing Test Cases.

d. Creates test plan and test effort estimation for small to medium sized projects.

e. Reviews Test Cases and Test Scripts written by Manual Quality Analyst I. Make recommendations as necessary.

f. Writes Test Cases and Test Scripts, Creates Test Data and Requirement Traceability Matrix.

g. Properly executes the given test cases / test scripts, identifies the correct behavior of the system under test, replicates and reports uncovered defects.

h. Tests and certifies software defect fixes and new functionality. Executes functional, application and regression tests for software releases.

i. Writes clear and precise defect reports as required for identified software defects and functional defects based on testing results.

j. Writes and submits Test Summary Report and/or Test Acceptance Certificate.

k. Collaborates with Senior Manual Quality Analyst in Peer Review of the RTM, Test Cases and Test Summary Report and/or Acceptance Test Certificate.

l. Reviews and analyzes test results and makes recommendations.

m. Enforces quality procedures and guidelines across the Software Development Life Cycle.

n. Contributes to the continuous improvement of the QA procedures and guidelines.

o. Satisfy customer by providing clear testing specifications and quality product according to specified requirements.

p. Exhibits confidence in understanding the business concerns and provides sound business suggestions and recommendations accordingly.

2. Administrative

a. Records activities in ATLAS and reports/elevates issues to superior when needed;

b. Conducts needed audit to ensure compliance to the procedures in CMMI;

c. Prepares and submits of needed reports;

d. Mentors and guides Quality Analyst I.

3. Teamwork

a. Closely coordinates with other team members of the applications development and support.

b. Facilitates effective team interaction adhering to the values of the company and meeting the objectives.

c. Ability to flexibly adjust to help other team members to ensure continuity of providing service.

4. Learning and Development

a. Expand knowledge on business process and IT related information;

b. Stay abreast of current technology, system information, problems, changes and updates relevant to the team