Job Description

Company Description
QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.
This hybrid position requires candidates to be based in Pune with 3-4 days of in-office collaboration per week.

The Software Tester is responsible for the quality and reliability of software products. This role
involves planning and executing both manual and automated tests to identify software defects,
ensuring the product is fit for purpose, and working closely with development teams to resolve
issues.

• Test Planning & Design:

Analyze Requirements: Review and validate user stories/defects, functional specifications, and design documents to understand the software expected behavior. * Create Test Artifacts: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases (scenarios with specific steps, data, and expected results), and test scripts. * Set up Test Environment: Prepare and configure the necessary hardware, software, and data for test execution.

• Test Execution & Reporting

Execute Tests: Perform various types of testing, including manual, automated, functional, regression, integration, and performance testing. * Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects/bugs using a defect tracking system. Log recise reports with clear steps to reproduce the issue. * Bug Validation: Retest resolved defects to confirm fixes and perform regression testing to ensure new changes haven't negatively
impacted existing functionality.

• Quality Assurance

Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process, tools, and methodologies. * Documentation: Maintain detailed records of testing activities, results, logs, and summary reports.

• Collaboration & Communication

Teamwork: Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand user expectations and prioritize testing efforts. * Status Reporting: Communicate test progress, defect metrics, and overall product quality status to stakeholders (technical and non-technical).
A. Technical Skills
? Testing Methodologies: Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
? Types of Testing: Proficiency in various testing techniques (e.g., Black-Box, Functional,
UI/UX, Regression, Security, Performance).
? Test Management Tools: Experience with test case management and defect tracking
tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail).
? Automation: experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or
similar, and proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for
writing automation scripts.
? Database Skills: Ability to write basic to intermediate SQL queries to validate data
integrity.
B. Soft Skills
? Attention to Detail: Critical for identifying subtle bugs and inconsistencies.
? Analytical and Problem-Solving Mindset: The ability to break down complex systems
and investigate the root cause of an issue.
? Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting bugs
clearly and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
? Critical Thinking: The ability to think like an end-user and create "what-if" scenarios to
expose hidden flaws.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a
related field (or equivalent practical experience).
? Experience: minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Software Testing or similar
role.Experience with QAD Financials or other major ERP/Financial modules is a strong
plus.
Additional Information

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.
QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD's DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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