Principal Manual Tester

If you are a passionate and experienced Principal Manual Tester looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you

Job Title: Principal Manual Tester

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Salary: $232000 - $274000

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Manual Tester to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Principal Manual Tester, you will be responsible for leading and executing manual testing efforts for our software products. You will use your expertise in testing methodologies, processes, and tools to ensure the quality and reliability of our products. This is a critical role that requires a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute manual test cases and test scenarios for our software products
• Design and maintain test plans, strategies, and schedules
• Identify and document defects and work with the development team to resolve them
• Conduct regression testing and ensure all defects are addressed before product release
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure test coverage
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior testers on best practices and techniques
• Constantly review and improve testing processes and methodologies
• Communicate test progress, results, and any potential roadblocks to project stakeholders
• Stay updated with latest trends and advancements in manual testing

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manual testing
• Proven experience with manual testing methodologies, processes, and tools
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Proficient in writing and executing test cases and test scenarios
• Experience with bug tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and document defects accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• ISTQB or other testing certifications are a plus

Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver high-quality software products to our customers.