Title:  Test Specialist

Role Summary

5-7 Years experience in Web / Desktop Testing

•             Automation Expereince using TOSCA is must.

•             Must have Test Lead exposure

•             Agile Experience is a must

•             Working Knowledge on Test Case and Defect Management Tools - JIRA, QTest or equivalent

•             Bring thought leadership in the non-functional to draw and follow firm strategies around     automation testing, performance testing and security testing

•             Extensive knowledge application environments in preparation for testing at various stages

•             Experience of API Testing using any tool is Desirable

•             DevOps- understanding and exposure to DevOps concepts and tools

•             Good Reasoning and analytical skills

•             Good to have Mobile Testing knowledge

•             Good Communication skills

•             Work as a team player / Strong Collaboration

                                                                      Core Responsibility

• • Reviews business requirements and provides comments on accuracy and completeness.
  • Contributes to the identification and assessment of risks and exposures.
  • Attends design reviews and understands application and system designs at a basic level.
  • Develops and maintains test plans (including identifying test situations/scenarios) for less complex functions.
  • May be responsible for conducting a test plan review and acquiring test plan signoff.
  • Designs and creates test case documentation including test situations, data setup, execution steps and expected results.
  • Interacts with business analysts/developers and other project team members while developing expected results and verifying results.
  • Executes test cases for various types of testing including function, conversion, integration, intersystem, platform, parallel, stress, or regression.
  • Logs all defects in Quality Center and manages defects until they are closed, approved, or deferred.
  • Provides regular status updates to Test Lead or Project Manager including any known issues or test concerns.
  • Provides input or completes Test Report.
  • Maintains clear communication with Test Lead.
  • Able to work flexible hours and weekends as required.
  • Participates in lessons learned.

                                                                 Additional Responsibility

• Person should be able to
  • 4-6 Years experience in Automation Testing(TOSCA/Selenium) and Functional Testing
  • Should be able to create SQLs.
  • Scripting knowledge / Python Knowledge is a plus
  • Agile Experience is a must
  • Good Reasoning and analytical skills
  • Working Knowledge on Test Case and Defect Management Tools - JIRA, Quality Center or equivalent
  • Good Communication skills
  • Open to work in Shift : 12 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Work as a team player

                                                                      Minimum Qualification

• 4-6 years of Overall IT experience.
• College graduate degree from reputed organization
• Good communication skills.
• Team Player.
• Good Reasoning and analytical skills
• Exposure to Customer Communication

                                                                 Industry Experience

• 5-7 years of Overall IT experience.
• 5-7 years of Overall Insurance / Financial expereinec

                                                                      Mandate Skills

• Test Planning
  • Ability to interact with  different stakeholders to understand the project scope
  • Ability to develop test plan/ scenarios for medium to complex functions.
  • May be responsible for conducting a test plan review and acquiring test plan signoff.
•  Test Case Design
  • Designs and creates test case documentation including test situations, data setup, execution steps and expected results.
• Test Analysis , Defect Management and  Reporting
  • Interacts with business analysts/developers and other project team members while developing expected results and verifying results.
• Automation & Systems Thinking
  • Knows what automation tests are available and how to communicate with the automation team.
• Self starter – Taking initiative self leaner and finding opportunities
• Trust - Ability to work in an open culture with a positive approach
• Flexibility – Ability to accept change, agility
• Service delivery excel- Ability to deliver on assignments with agreed measures of time, scope and quality

                                                                 Preferred skills

• Exposure to Customer Communication
• Can identify test plans, objectives, major activities, and specific deliverables associated with testing.
• Is familiar with different methods, tools, and techniques used to accomplish test objectives.
• May have participated in development of test plans.
• Can read requirements and create a basic level of test cases consistent to exercise those requirements.
• Uses available tools to analyze data in databases, interim storage, or output files and validates that it meets the business and/or system requirements.
• Can describe features and capabilities of system testing process.
• Has the ability to use test tools (e.g. query and reporting tools, file comparators) that can help effectively interpret test results.
• Understands the importance of accuracy. Can identify tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention. Can describe the consequences of errors within own unit or function. Is aware of the procedures for making sure that the job is mistake-free.
• Is aware of testing standards, policies, and practices, such as practices for logging test results and defects and documenting in a desired format.
• Is experienced with executing tests in accordance with the test plan. Has tested a particular aspect (functionality, performance) against a stated requirement.
• Documents incidents related to testing and those that are not related to testing, but that stop testing from occurring.
• Documents defects as they happen, including supporting evidence.
• Has used word-processing, databases, defect tracking, and graphic tools to prepare test reports.

                                                                      Mandate Skills

• Collaborates effectively
  • Drives collaboration among team members in his/ her function
  • Presenting a supportive, united front when appropriate.
• Communicates Confidently
  • Communicates crisply and candidly
  • Communicates effectively across audiences (reporting managers, peers, business partners)
  • Balances talking and listening to foster candid dialogue
• Focuses on the Customer
  • Raises concerns and recommends potential solutions for those processes that negatively impact the customer service experience or the fair treatment of customers
  • Helps employees understand the impact of their work on the customer/ client
  • Organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
  • Focuses on surfacing underlying customer issues / concerns and identifying root causes
• Takes Accountability
  • Takes steps to understand decision making processes and procedures – uses this understanding in developing work plans
  • Escalating issues or redirecting enquiries in a timely and efficient fashion.
  • Following up with customers when we say we will and delivering on our commitments
  • Works under general supervision on day to day matters.
• Understands our Business
  • Enhances understanding about the business of SLF (e.g. products and services, org structure, key competitors)
  • Understands how his/her role relates to the Business Unit/ Function's objectives