Senior Test Consultant - Manual

Company Overview

10Pearls is an award-winning end-to-end digital innovation company that helps businesses imagine and build the future. We are proud to announce that 10Pearls was named as winner of the Best Tech Work Culture Timmy Award in Washington DC by Tech in Motion, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List, and was ranked the #1 Most Diverse Midsize Company in Greater Washington. We partner with businesses to help them transform, scale, and accelerate by adopting digital and exponential technologies. Our work has ranged from creating highly usable, secure digital experiences, mobile and software products, to helping businesses modernize through cloud adoption and development and the digitalization of their business processes. Our clientele is highly diverse, including Global 1000 enterprises, mid-market businesses, and even high-growth start-ups. But those are just the facts. What makes us unique is that we have true heart and soul. We have a strong focus on a double bottom line and actively support and engage with the communities where we live and work to make the world a better place. In a nutshell, we believe in doing well, while doing good and know how to balance the two.

Role

10Pearls is seeking a skilled Senior Test Consultant. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of manual testing processes across projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with client goals. You’ll utilize AI tools to enhance test coverage and efficiency, mentor junior QA team members, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and coordinate business and QA aspects of software development activities, leveraging advanced tools and technologies to enhance requirement analysis and application quality.

• Lead test strategy development, ensuring it aligns with the client's business objectives and incorporating modern testing methodologies and practices.

• Research new tools and technologies including AI-based tools and evaluate their usefulness for the team/company.

• Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for junior team members through learning activities and knowledge-sharing sessions, guiding them in both technical and client-facing skills.

• Develop, publish, and implement comprehensive Test Plans using data driven insights for optimal coverage.

• Inform the supervisor about what resources will be required for software testing.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle using continuous feedback and improvement.

• Identify risks early and recommend mitigation strategies, keeping client expectations in mind.

• Develop and execute automated test scripts for better accuracy and scalability.

• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities.

• Participate in the client meeting.

• Participate in Manual/Automation QA Reviews for increased efficiency.

• Participate in QA activities (e.g., Training, Snack Chat, Interview etc.).

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting.

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.

• Experience in writing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.

• Ability to identify, document, and track defects effectively.

• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance test analysis and coverage (preferred but not mandatory).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.

• Proven ability to mentor junior QA team members and share best practices.

• Comfortable participating in client meetings and QA-related activities (e.g., training, knowledge-sharing sessions, interviews).

• Hands-on experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Automation is a strong plus.

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