Manual tester

Job description

Experience with API testing using Postman or similar tools.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control tools like Git.

Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter).

Experience in Agile/Scrum environments

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To read all the documents and understand what needs to be tested.
• Based on the information procured in the above step, decide how it is to be tested.
• Inform the test lead about what all resources will be required for software testing.
• Develop test cases and prioritize testing activities.
• Execute all the test cases and report defects, define severity and priority for each defect.
• Carry out regression testing every time when changes are made to the code to fix defects
• Identifying and selecting the functional test cases
• Creating a functional test plan and getting approval
• Creating, enhancing, debugging, and running the test cases
• Managing the changes and executing regression tests
• Basic understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, syntax and queries

Requirements: 

• Must have proven experience of 2-4 years of Industry experience.
• Previous experience as a Test Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with various testing techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Bug tracking tools like JIRA and Trello
• Great if you have worked on any of the Automation Testing Projects also.
• Knowledge of SDLC & STLC.
• Great troubleshooting skills
• Analytical mindset

Job Description:

As a QA Associate at Binocs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality standards for our software products. With a direct reporting line to the QA Lead, you will be involved in designing, implementing, and executing test plans to identify software issues. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in engineering, experience in fintech or finance software companies, and a passion for quality assurance and detail-oriented testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Plan Development: Create comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases based on product specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results to ensure software quality.
• Issue Documentation: Document and track bugs, as well as collaborate with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Process Improvement: Identify, recommend, and implement improvements in testing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Software Validation: Validate that product features meet requirement specifications and are free of defects.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the product management and development teams to understand product vision and deliver software that aligns with customer and market needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, preferably within fintech or finance software companies.
• Familiarity with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing.
• Strong knowledge of software QA metrics, including bug tracking and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

Joining Binocs means being part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming the loan management landscape. We offer a dynamic, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to our vision of efficient, transparent, and data-driven loan management. Our competitive compensation package, including equity, reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

About Us:

Binocs.co empowers institutional lenders with next-generation loan management software, streamlining the entire loan lifecycle and facilitating seamless interaction among stakeholders.

Team: Binocs.co is led by a passionate team with extensive experience in financial technology, lending, AI, and software development.

Investors: Our journey is backed by renowned investors who share our vision for transforming the loan management landscape: Beenext, Arkam Ventures, Accel, Saison Capital, Blume Ventures, Premji Invest, and Better Capital.

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled QA Tester responsible for planning, designing, and executing tests on a variety of software products. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for quality. As a QA Tester, you will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve defects, ensuring that our software meets the highest standards of quality before release.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning: Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Manual Testing: Execute manual test cases on web, mobile, and desktop applications to identify bugs, glitches, and usability issues.
• Automated Testing: Develop and execute automated tests using testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit).
• Defect Tracking: Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla), and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure that new features and bug fixes do not adversely affect existing functionality.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Support UAT efforts by working closely with end-users to validate that software meets business requirements.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing to ensure software stability and scalability under various conditions.
• Test Documentation: Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test summary reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and timelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in:
• Automated Testing: Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, QTP, or Appium.
• Scripting: Ability to write and execute test scripts in languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Manual Testing: Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), testing methodologies, and test processes.
• Defect Tracking: Proficient in defect tracking and test management tools.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Documentation: Ability to create clear, concise, and comprehensive test documentation.

Preferred Skills:

• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of performance testing tools like LoadRunner or JMeter.
• Security Testing: Familiarity with security testing practices and tools.
• Continuous Integration: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating testing into the development process.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

What We Offer:

·        Competitive salary and performance based incentives.

·        Comprehensive benefits package, including health

·        Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

·        A collaborative and innovative work environment.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.)

Responsibilities

Excellent command of Manual Testing and Automation Testing (Any tool).

Good knowledge of UI automation using Selenium or equivalent

Good knowledge in writing advanced SQL queries and data validation techniques Solid knowledge of SDLC and STLC concepts, Functional Testing

Fundamentals Good Experience of working in an Agile environment

and Expected skillset (Good to have)

Experience working with defect management tools like JIRA Well versed with all types of testing artifacts.

• Play an active role in QA activities during all phases of our product development from requirements elaboration, design/development, test and deployment
• Responsible for manual and automated testing activities for a multi-tier web-based platform. This includes writing test cases based on business requirements, test data creation, creating and maintaining automated scripts to test front-end, APIs and database changes
• Creating and maintaining all QA related documentation throughout the process
• Execution of the test phase consistent with the overall project schedules
• Direct interaction/facilitation of bug resolution with engineering teams
• Work effectively within a dynamic team environment following standards and best practices and ensure the highest level of quality
• Ability to understand the technical architecture, its implementation, design patterns, data representations and infrastructure powering these systems.
• Work closely with software devs and solution architects to understand the tech stack, design and accordingly build the test frameworks, setup infra and build execution models to drive the end-to-end quality efforts of backend systems/services and client apps
• Debug test failures, read through logs, network calls and make preliminary root cause analysis of defect/bug
• Develop test plans, test cases, test design documents with good coverage and optimised testing approach
• Should be able to identify the test cases qualifying for test automation
• Use of tracking tools to log, manage, resolve and report on bugs

Candidate requirements

Must have

• At least 2-4 years of experience in manual and automated quality assurance
• Experience on automation tools like TestNG, Selenium (Grid, parallel, SauceLabs), Mocha_Chai frontend or backend test automation
• Good understanding of REST APIs and a solid experience in testing them
• Tools like Jira, Asana or similar bug tracking tool, Confluence - Wiki, Jenkins - CI tool
• Knowledge of different browsers and cross-platform operating systems
• Keen eye for design and functional UX
• Strong in writing SQL queries
• Proficiency in git
• Ability to develop or maintain applications for test automation
• Excellent written and oral communication and organisational skills with the ability to work within a growing company with increasing needs
• Proven track record of ability to handle time-critical projects

Good to have

• Experience in working in a distributed micro-service environment
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript or any other programming language
• Hands-on experience in testing frameworks like Pytest or testing platforms like BrowserStack
• Built APIs at some point and practical knowledge on working with them
• Good understanding of CI/CD
• Ability to independently manage test environment deployments and handle issues around it
• Performed load testing of API endpoints
• Should have built an API test automation framework from scratch and maintained it
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications