Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Role and Responsibilities
This role is key to ensure IBM products meet the highest quality standards, helping business to deliver reliable solutions.
**Responsibilities**:
1. Testing Execution:
- Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects, bugs, and usability issues.
- Perform different types of testing, including functional, system, regression testing.
2. Reporting & Tracking issues (Defect Management):
- Identify, document, and report defects in a clear and detailed manner.
- Use bug-tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, Github) to log, track, and manage defects until resolution.
3. Collaboration with Development Teams:
- Work closely with software engineers to ensure early detection of defects during the development cycle.
- Participate in design and test cases reviews to provide a QA perspective.
4. Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
- Propose and implement improvements to the QA process to enhance quality and efficiency.
5. Documentation:
- Ensure proper documentation of test processes, results, and tools.
- Provide reports and test metrics to stakeholders on the health and quality of the software.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Required Professional and Technical Expertise.
**Required Skills**:
- Knowledge of testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
- Knowledge with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Github).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying issues.
- Accountable for individual or team results.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise.
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC).
- Experience with scripting languages for test automation (Python, Java, JavaScript).
- Proficiency in using automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG).
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Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.