Manual And Build Verification Testing (Smoke)

Company DescriptionSearch and Stay is a holiday rental platform designed to create a fairer and happier experience for holiday owners and guests. With tools to assist owners in managing their properties and guest communication, Search and Stay offers a dynamic collection of holiday rental properties worldwide. The platform is committed to minimal booking fees and ensuring a great deal for guests, striving to be the best and fairest holiday rental listing site available.Role DescriptionThis is a remote role for a Manual and Build Verification Testing (Smoke) professional at Search and Stay. The role involves conducting manual testing and build verification to ensure the quality and functionality of the platform. Daily tasks include verifying software builds, executing test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues.Objectives of this roleTest mobile and website applications to ensure they meet quality standards for clients.Identify defects & bugs and work with developers to resolve them.Create test cases and test scripts based on user stories and requirements.Collaborate with other teams to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on time.Perform regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for products.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain testing infrastructure in the firm for efficient testing.Write detailed test reports and performance analyses for the product.Participate in the complete software development life cycle for new products.Attend conferences and stay updated with the latest technologies in testing.Required skills and qualificationsA graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.5+ years of proven experience as a manual tester.Experience with bug-tracking systems such as JIRA.Familiarity with web and mobile development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScriptAttention to detail, ability to follow test plans and scripts, and good management skills. Preferred skills and qualificationsHaving a Java certification is preferred.Exposure to CI\CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins etc.Familiarity with various cloud technologies like Azure and AWS.Experience in working with BDD framework using Cucumber or Karate, Selenium