About the business and the role:

Instrive is a Chennai-based start-up that provides high quality Dev-ops solutions for clients worldwide. In this increasingly digital world, we strive to solve problems and create value. Instrive was founded with one goal in mind, creating high-quality products and delivering great user experiences worldwide. Hydrameet is India's best-in-class homegrown video conferencing platform recognized by the Indian government (https://hydrameet.com). Several products are being developed for both in-house purposes and our overseas clients, and we are actively expanding our team of talented professionals. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and our employees have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this innovation. Our flat organisational structure encourages open communication and idea-sharing and provides ample opportunities for employees to take ownership of their work and make a real impact.

Responsibilities:

• • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality of software applications.
• • Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and design comprehensive test strategies.
• • Conduct functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to identify software defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• • Document and track software defects, utilizing bug tracking tools, and work closely with development teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• • Perform exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects and improve overall product quality.
• • Participate in the review and analysis of software requirements and specifications to provide valuable feedback and ensure testability.
• • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in software testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the software development process by suggesting enhancements to testing procedures and practices.
• • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products within established timelines.

Skills and experience:

• • Bachelor's degree.
• • Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance roles.
• • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• • Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• • Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) is preferred.
• • Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python is a plus.
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• • Strong communication and collaboration abilities with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• • Self-motivated and proactive attitude with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Good to have:

• • Experience MEAN or MERN stack with Devops and Agile methodologies.
• • Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and product design principles.