Senior Software Technologist - Testing

Key Responsibilities

• Specializes in testing the integration between various components of a system, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility across different modules to deliver a cohesive and robust software solution.
• Creates and maintains automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools, helping to streamline repetitive testing tasks and improve efficiency in detecting defects and ensuring software quality.
• Develops comprehensive test plans that outline the scope, objectives, resources, and schedule for testing activities, ensuring alignment with project requirements and goals to facilitate effective testing processes and outcomes.
• Develops detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications, execute these tests, and meticulously document the results to ensure thorough coverage and accuracy.
• Works closely with software developers and other stakeholders to understand the software design, functionality, and requirements, ensuring effective test planning and execution.
• Establishes, configures, and manages testing environments meticulously to ensure they replicate production settings, facilitating accurate and reliable testing outcomes that mirror real-world scenarios.
• Executes a comprehensive range of both manual and automated test cases with precision, ensuring all test activities are conducted accurately and efficiently while meticulously documenting results for thorough analysis and reporting.
• Conducts root cause analysis on identified defects to discern underlying issues effectively, collaborating closely with development teams to implement corrective actions promptly and prevent recurrence, thereby enhancing overall software quality and stability.
• Evaluates and refines testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement within the testing team.
• Own end-to-end software quality activities across the product lifecycle, including requirement analysis, test design, execution, and maintenance.
• Review requirements for clarity and testability, and proactively resolve gaps with product and engineering stakeholders.
• Define and execute a risk-based test strategy covering functional, integration, and non-functional testing (e.g., performance, reliability, security, usability as applicable).