software tester

We are looking for a Software Tester for our client.

The Software Tester is responsible for the testing and quality measurement activities.

The software tester designs, and documents test cases, executes test cases, records test case results,

documents and tracks defects, and performs test coverage analysis.

To fulfill this role the software tester applies appropriate test analysis, test design, and coverage analysis methods as efficiently as possible.

The objective is to obtain as much test coverage as possible with a minimum set of test cases.

Product quality and the change management process is a part of the responsibility.

The Software Tester must keep the test coordinator aware of any challenges that could impact the test plans and product quality and that could prevent the test team from being successful.

The Software Tester has to a close working relationship with the development or product support.

To analyse and understand new and existing software components and requirements.

Gathering test requirements and producing test specifications.

Developing test cases and new test approaches.

Implementing test plans and individual tests.

Analyzing test results and logging test outcomes.

Providing test reports and writing test documentation.

Reviewing technical and user documentation.

Excellent attention to detail and must be able to report any problems as quickly and accurately as possible.

Work with the test lead, the rest of the test team and the project manager to ensure deadlines are met.

Follow the laid down processes.

Implement the defined quality processes.

Knowledge of the change management system essentials.

Knowledge of the domain, system or application under test.

Appropriate level of quality by the resolution of Defects.

Reports to Test Coordinator.

Close communication with development and product support.

Communicate with internal and external customers as necessary.

Knowledge:

Testing efforts, techniques and tools

Testing approaches and techniques

Knowledge of networking and system architecture

Experience of software testing and test automation tools

Programming, debugging and diagnostic skills

Good technical writing skills

Use of defect reporting tools

English (minimum intermediate level, advance is a plus)

Competences:

Problem-solving skills

Present an acceptable appearance at all times

Team player

Responsibility

Environment awareness

Customer oriented

Communicative

Technical understanding

Self-Starter

Flexible

Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience working in a software test environment involving writing test procedures, designing test cases, manual or automated test execution and fault identification.