[Remote] Software Tester (Applicant Pro)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. isolved is a company focused on transforming the recruitment experience through innovative hiring solutions. The Software Tester is responsible for examining software applications to detect and report defects, ensuring high standards of reliability and user satisfaction while collaborating with team members to translate project requirements into technical specifications. Responsibilities • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications • Continuously learn and stay updated on new technologies, tools, and best practices in software development • Draft and edit documents and presentations • Handle confidential information with discretion • Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies to track progress and address any obstacles • Attend required meetings and keep calendar up to date • Test software applications and systems to identify and fix bugs, performance issues, and other defects • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues reported by users or discovered during testing and maintenance • Automation: Continuous improvement of metrics through process improvements and automation • Test Planning: Developing test plans, strategies, and test cases based on project requirements and specifications • Defect Identification and Reporting: Identifying, documenting, and prioritizing software defects or issues discovered during testing, and communicating them to developers using bug tracking systems • Quality Assurance: Ensuring that software products meet quality standards, adhere to best practices, and comply with regulatory requirements through thorough testing and validation • Documentation: Creating and maintaining testing documentation such as test plans, test cases, test reports, and other relevant documentation to support the testing process and facilitate knowledge transfer Skills • Ability to work mostly between business hours to coordinate with team members • High school diploma or equivalent required and 1 year of manual testing experience • Strong knowledge of database structure systems and data mining • Understanding testing tools • Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle • Agile working methodologies • Logic & Analytical Testing Skills • Demonstrate perseverance in identifying and resolving challenging software issues, even in complex or ambiguous situations • Problem-Solving: Skillfully troubleshoot software defects, isolate root causes, and propose viable solutions • Attention to Detail: Thoroughly examine software components, ensuring that no defects or issues go unnoticed • Time Management: Efficiently prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and balance multiple testing activities simultaneously • Quickly adjust to changes in project requirements, software specifications, or testing methodologies • Organizational Skills: Maintain testing documentation, track defects, and ensure thorough test coverage across various software modules • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills • Confident in decision-making and the ability to explain processes or choices • Collaboration: Work effectively within a team environment, sharing insights, collaborating on testing approaches, and communicating findings • Excellent multitasking skills and task management strategies • Curiosity: Possess a natural curiosity to explore different facets of software behavior and functionality • Persistence: Demonstrate perseverance in identifying and resolving challenging software issues, even in complex or ambiguous situations • Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software testing methodologies to enhance skills and knowledge • Minimum of 1 year of practical experience working with technology or software-related tasks • Hands-on Testing Experience preferred: Prior experience in manual and/or automated software testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting • Automation testing experience • Basic programming knowledge • SQL experience • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience • Product knowledge: Familiarity with our product's features and a comprehensive understanding of user stories Company Overview • isolved is an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.isolvedhcm.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job