Proven experience as a Test Engineer or similar role, with a strong track record of developing, executing, and managing test plans across both manual and automated testing environments.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including Unit, Functional, Integration, Regression, System, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) within Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks.
Experience implementing test strategies and frameworks that support Integration Testing, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD) in Agile environments.
Hands-on experience with manual, automated, and performance testing tools, ensuring robust and efficient test coverage across applications and platforms.
Strong proficiency in Jira and associated testing and reporting plugins, including defect management, test execution, and quality reporting.
Ability to analyse user stories, business requirements, and functional specifications and translate them into effective test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts.
Demonstrated experience managing defects and issue-tracking processes, including prioritisation, root cause analysis, and release readiness assessment.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, supported by exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with experience working successfully across cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, business users, and offshore delivery teams.
Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Knowledge and practical application of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging testing technologies, frameworks, standards, and industry best practices.
Experience researching, evaluating, and experimenting with new testing tools and approaches to improve quality and efficiency.
Attendance or participation in software testing conferences, industry meetups, professional communities, or knowledge-sharing forums.
Demonstrated commitment to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within testing teams.
ISTQB Advanced Certification.
Agile Testing Certification.
Certified Scrum or Agile Practitioner qualification.
Performance or Automation Testing certification.
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