Manual QA Tester (UI Focus)

Title: Manual QA Tester (UI Focus) Contract Duration: 12 Months

Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Manual QA Tester to join our quality assurance team. This role focuses on creating test scripts and performing regression testing primarily on user interfaces (UI). The ideal candidate will have a background in Identity and Access Management (IAM), experience with JIRA, and the ability to thrive in an Agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Script Creation: Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive manual test scripts for UI testing based on business requirements and user stories.
• Regression Testing: Execute detailed regression tests to ensure application stability after updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.
• UI Testing: Perform extensive manual testing of web and mobile UIs to ensure functionality, usability, and consistency across different browsers and devices.
• Bug Identification and Reporting: Identify, document, and report defects, inconsistencies, and issues clearly and concisely using JIRA.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Test Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate test documentation, including test cases, test results, and defect logs.
• IAM Testing: Utilize knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to ensure security features and access controls are functioning correctly.
• Agile Practices: Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and grooming sessions.
• Feedback: Provide feedback on application usability and suggest improvements for better user experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in manual software testing, with a strong emphasis on UI testing.
• IAM Knowledge: Background in Identity and Access Management (IAM) is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to write clear and concise test cases and bug reports.
• Familiarity with bug-tracking tools like JIRA.

Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is beneficial.

Soft Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills, ability to work independently and in a team.
Preferred Skills:

JIRA: Experience using JIRA for bug tracking and project management.

Agile Environment: Proven ability to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Financial Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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