Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on requirements and specifications.
Design and implement various testing methodologies (e.g., functional testing, performance testing, usability testing, security testing) as appropriate.
Create and maintain test data.
Test Execution & Reporting:
Execute test cases and document test results.
Identify, log, and track defects using a bug tracking system.
Report test results and provide feedback to development teams.
Analyze test results to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Defect Management:
Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve defects.
Track defect resolution progress and ensure timely closure.
Perform retesting to verify defect fixes.
Quality Assurance Process Improvement:
Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and methodologies.
Research and evaluate new testing tools and technologies.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices in software quality assurance.
Collaboration & Communication:
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Communicate effectively with team members regarding testing progress, defects, and risks.
Test Automation (if applicable):
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate tools.
Implement and maintain a test automation framework.
Performance Testing (if applicable):
Conduct performance testing to evaluate the performance and scalability of applications.
Analyze performance test results and identify performance bottlenecks.
Security Testing (if applicable):
Perform security testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications and systems.
Collaborate with security teams to address security issues.