Job Description

UpdraftPlus is Hiring - QA Software Tester Wanted!

We are seeking a detail-orientated and tech-savvy QA Software Tester to join our development team. The successful candidate will test new features and overall user experience to ensure that our products meet our high-quality standards. This role is critical in supporting our development team and ensuring our software continues to be world leading. Experience of both manual and automated testing is a definite advantage!

This is a full-time position, based in Surat, Gujarat, India. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility with working hours, as long as job responsibilities are fulfilled and team meetings are attended as required.

We have a core team based in Cardiff, Wales, but we work with a wide range of global staff who are a valued part of our team.

About UpdraftPlus

At UpdraftPlus we make plugins for WordPress that help our customers to backup, restore, clone, secure and optimise their WordPress websites. Active on over 3 million websites, the company\xe2\x80\x99s product is also the highest rated of its kind, and the most installed plugin owned by a UK company.

We have a strong team of creative and innovative developers which is growing fast. Our growth has largely been down to the strength of our products with our plugins being some of the most highly-rated plugins on WordPress.

- QA Software Tester

Location: Surat, Gujarat, India

We have an exciting opportunity for a QA Software Tester with experience to join a growing, ambitious team to help further develop one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s fastest growing and most-installed WordPress plugins, UpdraftPlus (see ).

You will play a leading role in the company\xe2\x80\x99s aim to continue to be the dominant player in the plugin industry. You will be working together with a global team involved in development and testing.

The day-to-day role

• Test merge requests and new software releases for potential bugs and incompatibilities.
• Follow established testing guides to check and verify new features.
• Perform usability testing to confirm the software meets user needs and provides a user-friendly experience.
• Replicate user errors and accurately log issues for follow up.
• Write and maintain automated testing routines.
• Collaborate with the development team, actively participating in all stages of the development process, including planning, development, and reviews.
• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans, ensuring the solution meets its requirements.
• Analyse the results of the testing process and recommend improvements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of all testing activities, including test results, bug documentation, and troubleshooting processes.
• Assist in updating standard operating procedures for the testing department.
• Support the implementation of new testing technologies and strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
• Carry out regression testing when bugs are resolved.

Your exact responsibilities will depend on your experience, how this fits with other members of the team and subject to discussion and agreement!

Skills and experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in software QA testing.
• Solid understanding of and experience with testing methodologies and software development life cycles.
• Experience with various testing techniques such as UI Testing, Automated Testing, Test Driven Development Strategies, and more.
• Knowledge of PHP and WordPress would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organised, pay attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate in a remote team setting.

The package

• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive freelance rate of 50,000 - 100,000 INR per month, commensurate with experience and skills.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand that everyone has unique working styles and personal commitments. Our company supports flexible working hours and schedules, ensuring you can work at the times that suit you best. It is possible to work with a mixture of office based and home working (Surat locality).
• Training & Development Opportunities: We believe in lifelong learning and encourage our team to actively seek out opportunities for professional development, with the freedom to tailor their learning journey according to their own needs and interests!

Please note that the specifics of our benefits package may depend on employment laws and regulations, which can vary by location.

Updraft WP Software Ltd