Trainee Software Tester

About Rentokil PCI

Rentokil PCI is the leading pest control service provider in India. A Rentokil Initial brand, Rentokil PCI was formed in 2017 through a joint venture (JV) between Pest Control India, the number one pest control company in India, and Rentokil, the world’s leading pest control brand. Rentokil PCI aims to set new standards for customer service having operations across 300 locations in India. 

For more details: https://www.rentokil-pestcontrolindia.com

About the Role:

As an Application Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of our software applications. You will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve issues, conduct various tests, and contribute to the overall improvement of our application's user experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to comprehend project requirements and objectives.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Perform functional, usability, regression, and performance testing on software applications.
• Identify, document, and prioritize software defects and inconsistencies.
• Work alongside developers to troubleshoot and verify bug fixes.
• Create clear and concise bug reports and status reports.
• Participate in design and requirement review meetings to provide testing insights.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in application testing.
• Contribute to the enhancement of testing processes and strategies.

Key Result Areas:

• Thorough testing of applications to ensure reliability and quality.
• Effective communication of issues and resolutions with the development team.
• Timely identification and reporting of software defects.
• Improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Competencies (Skills essential to the role):

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Familiarity with testing tools and platforms.
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into effective test cases.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for team collaboration.
• Knowledge of different testing types such as functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Familiarity with Agile and iterative development concepts.
• Continuous learning mindset to keep up with the evolving landscape of application testing.

Role Type / Key working relationships:

• Individual Contributor
• Internal team
• External stakeholders

Requirements:

Educational Qualification / Other Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) would be advantageous.
• Experience with test management tools and version control systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and databases is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits:

What can you expect from RPCI?

• Our values lie at the core of our mission and vision. We believe that it’s our people who make our company what it is. We believe in:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Learning & Development
• Open & Transparent
• Performance Orientation