Jr QA Manual Tester (Onsite interview is a must at Alpharetta, GA)

Job Title: Jr QA Manual Tester

Location: Alpharetta, GA (3 days onsite minimum)

Duration: 3-6 months (Contract to hire)

(Strong Hands-on Java & Selenium) Jr Manual QA Tester.

Jr QA Manual Tester (3-5years)

In this role, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software delivery by leveraging strong technical expertise and a meticulous approach to quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects and engagements, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance on testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
• Architect, design, and implement robust test automation solutions using Java, Selenium, and API testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of software applications.
• Develop tests that validate application behaviour across multiple browsers and devices, leveraging Playwright's capabilities for browser automation.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites for API endpoints and database interactions, leveraging tools and libraries such as Rest Assured and JDBC.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and project managers, to define testing requirements, establish best practices, and drive continuous improvement in software quality.
• Design and implement automated tests using Playwright for web applications to ensure functionality, performance, and usability.
• Conduct code reviews, performance optimizations, and troubleshooting to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of test automation scripts and frameworks.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants and team members, providing technical guidance, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software testing and quality assurance, and apply relevant methodologies and tools to enhance testing processes and practices.

Education:

• BE/B Tech/MCA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in software testing
• Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience in software development, quality assurance, and test automation.
• Experience in Java, Selenium & Playwright ,API testing, Agile, Jira
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language, with hands-on experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks and libraries.
• expertise in Selenium WebDriver for web application testing, including page object model (POM) design patterns and browser automation.
• Experience with API testing frameworks such as Rest Assured, Postman, or SOAPUI, and proficiency in testing RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Solid understanding of database concepts, SQL querying, and experience in database testing using JDBC or similar libraries.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution in a collaborative team environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, including leading teams, managing projects, and driving technical initiatives to successful completion.
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., ISTQB, Java certifications) are a plus.