Software Tester

**Job Specification**: Software Tester

**Position Summary**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
3. Identify software defects, investigate the root cause, and clearly document issues using bug-tracking software.
4. Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and functional specifications.
5. Perform end-to-end testing of integrations, APIs, and system interfaces.
6. Continuously improve the test processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Assist in troubleshooting production issues, perform post-release testing, and contribute to the release management process.
8. Provide support to customer and technical teams by reproducing reported issues in test environments.
9. Utilize automation tools and techniques to develop and maintain automated test scripts.
10. Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and testing tools, and share knowledge within the team.

**Qualifications**:
1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven work experience as a Software Tester or similar role in a software development environment.
3. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, underlying principles, and best practices.
4. Solid knowledge of various testing types such as functional, regression, load, stress, and performance testing.
5. Proficient in test case management tools, bug-tracking systems, and test automation frameworks.
6. Experience with programming languages like Java, C#, or Python is highly desirable.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and diagnose software defects efficiently.
8. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
9. Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to project timelines.
10. Certifications such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) are a plus.