Software Testing Consultant

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Analyse software requirements, technical specifications and acceptance criteria to identify testing requirements.

Design, prepare and maintain test plans, test cases, test scenarios, test scripts and test data.

Perform functional, system, integration, regression and user acceptance testing of software applications and IT systems.

Conduct manual and automated testing to verify software functionality, reliability, performance and quality.

Develop, maintain and execute automated test scripts and testing frameworks where appropriate.

Identify, investigate, reproduce and document software defects, system failures and inconsistencies.

Record and manage defects using appropriate defect-tracking systems, including severity, priority and reproduction details.

Work with software developers and technical teams to investigate defects and verify corrective actions.

Retest resolved defects and perform regression testing following software changes, upgrades and new releases.

Verify that software applications and systems meet documented functional, technical and quality requirements.

Monitor testing results and software quality metrics to identify recurring issues and areas for improvement.

Produce test reports, defect reports and quality-assurance documentation for technical teams and stakeholders.

Assess testing outcomes and identify unresolved quality risks before software releases and deployments.

Contribute to the development and improvement of software testing procedures, quality standards and testing methodologies.

Maintain accurate records and evidence of testing, defect resolution and quality-assurance activities.