Manual Tester

Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze software requirements and understand client needs. Design, develop, and execute manual test plans, test cases, and scripts.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
- Identify, log, and track software defects using tools like JIRA or Bugzilla.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing.
- Document test procedures and maintain test artifacts for repeatability and compliance.
- Provide feedback on product design and usability.
- Mentor junior testers (for senior roles).

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in manual testing (more for senior roles).
- Strong understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
- Experience with web and mobile application testing.
- Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
- Basic knowledge of SQL and database testing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.