Technical Skills:
- Tosca Test Automation:
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Tosca Test Automation (Tricentis Tosca).
- Ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Tosca.
- Expertise in model-based testing and test automation frameworks in Tosca.
- Scripting & Programming Languages:
- Familiarity with VBScript , Java for test automation scripting.
- Ability to work with Toscas TBox and XPress modules.
- Customization and extension of Tosca using APIs or add-ins .
- Continuous Integration (CI) and DevOps:
- Integration of Tosca with popular CI/CD tools like Jenkins/Bamboo , Azure DevOps , Git , or Bitbucket .
- Experience with version control systems like Git for managing test cases and scripts.
- Test Case Design & Test Execution:
- Expertise in test case design , including data-driven, keyword-driven, and functional testing.
- Experience in executing regression , smoke , and functional tests using Tosca.
- Creating reusable test modules and integrating them into test cases.
- Test Management Tools:
- Familiarity with test management tools such as Jira , Qtest .
- Experience in integrating Tosca with test management and defect tracking systems.
- Automation Frameworks:
- Knowledge of modular , data-driven , and hybrid automation frameworks .
- Designing and building reusable, scalable automation frameworks in Tosca.
- API/Service Testing:
- Proficiency in automating API testing using Tosca or other tools.
- Experience with web services and RESTful APIs , SOAP , and JSON formats.
- Database Testing:
- SQL skills for backend database testing , creating queries for validating data integrity.
- Experience in validating data between frontend and database.
- Experience in validating data through UI and back-end systems.
- Strong SQL skills to validate database integrity and work with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Test Reporting and Metrics:
- Ability to generate comprehensive test reports , metrics, and analysis.
- Strong experience in analyzing test results, identifying issues, and providing actionable insights to development teams.
- Qtest Experience:
- Experience using Qtest or similar test management tools to track and manage test cases and defects.
Soft Skills:
Attention to Detail:
- Ability to spot even the smallest issues or inconsistencies in both the functionality and UI of the application.
- Excellent at reproducing issues and documenting them with clear steps for developers to follow.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
- Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of defects.
- Ability to think critically and logically to validate application behavior under various scenarios.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document defects, test reports, and communicate issues clearly with developers and business stakeholders.
- Ability to explain technical issues in simple terms for non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration & Teamwork:
- Strong collaboration skills, as senior manual testers often work closely with developers, project managers, and business analysts.
- Mentoring and guiding junior testers, helping them improve their manual testing practices.
Time Management:
- Effective time management skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring quality testing.
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on their severity and impact.
Adaptability:
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements, new tools, and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility in adjusting testing strategies to meet project needs.
