Manual Tester (with API Testing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing: Perform detailed manual testing on web and mobile applications, ensuring that the product meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
• API Testing: Perform manual testing on APIs to verify that they function as expected. This includes testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Swagger.
• Test Case Development: Design and create test cases based on project requirements, user stories, and use cases, ensuring complete test coverage.
• Defect Reporting: Identify, log, and track defects in defect tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla, and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing to ensure that new changes or features do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and business analysts to understand requirements, clarify use cases, and assist in identifying potential risks or areas of improvement.
• Test Documentation: Document test results and provide detailed feedback on test execution, highlighting any issues or improvements needed.
• Test Environment Setup: Ensure the correct test environment and data are set up for manual and API testing.
• Test Reporting: Report testing progress, including metrics on defects, test case execution, and overall testing status.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the improvement of testing processes and tools, ensuring that best practices are followed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience (X years) as a Manual Tester, with a focus on API testing.
• Hands-on experience with API Testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of manual testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API and SOAP API concepts and testing.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, or TestRail.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and document software defects clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Swagger or Postman for API testing.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for database testing and validation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration.
• Experience with performance testing and load testing of APIs is a plus.
• ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications are an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manual Testing: Perform detailed manual testing on web and mobile applications, ensuring that the product meets both functional and non-functional requirements.
• API Testing: Perform manual testing on APIs to verify that they function as expected. This includes testing RESTful and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Swagger.
• Test Case Development: Design and create test cases based on project requirements, user stories, and use cases, ensuring complete test coverage.
• Defect Reporting: Identify, log, and track defects in defect tracking systems such as Jira or Bugzilla, and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing to ensure that new changes or features do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and business analysts to understand requirements, clarify use cases, and assist in identifying potential risks or areas of improvement.
• Test Documentation: Document test results and provide detailed feedback on test execution, highlighting any issues or improvements needed.
• Test Environment Setup: Ensure the correct test environment and data are set up for manual and API testing.
• Test Reporting: Report testing progress, including metrics on defects, test case execution, and overall testing status.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the improvement of testing processes and tools, ensuring that best practices are followed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience (X years) as a Manual Tester, with a focus on API testing.
• Hands-on experience with API Testing tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of manual testing techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with various types of testing including functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API and SOAP API concepts and testing.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, or TestRail.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and document software defects clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit) is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Swagger or Postman for API testing.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for database testing and validation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration.
• Experience with performance testing and load testing of APIs is a plus.
• ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications are an advantage.