Software Quality Assurance; SQA) Manual Tester

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.

• 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.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), specifically Agile methodologies.
• Tools:
  Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Test Rail).
• 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.