Resume Skills and Keywords for QA Tester

A QA Tester tests the functionality and usability of new or existing software before it goes live to ensure it is bug-free. They work closely with developers, providing feedback on what needs improvement to produce top-quality programs that meet customer expectations.

Skills required for a QA Tester role

  • Manual Testing
  • Designing Test Script
  • Selenium Webdriver
  • Java
  • Status Report Generation
  • Structured Query Language
  • Bug Fixing
  • Data Warehousing
  • Test Result Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • End-to-End Testing
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork 

What recruiters look for in a QA Tester resume: 

  • Experience in project management and QA methodology.
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing is a plus.
  • Ability to document and troubleshoot errors.
  • Working knowledge of test management software like SQL.

What can make your QA Tester resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the QA Tester sector

  • A diligent QA Tester, with experience of six-plus years, serves as in charge of the functionality and usability of new or existing software before it goes live.

Targeted job description 

  • Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans.
  • Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results.
  • Evaluate product code according to specifications.
  • Create logs to document testing phases and defects.

Related academic background 

  • B.Tech in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology| 2015

Sample Resume of QA Tester in Text Format

AVANTIKA KAPOOR

QA Tester 

+91-9876543210 | avantika@gmail.com |Bangalore, India

SUMMARY 

A diligent QA Tester, with experience of six-plus years, is in charge of the functionality and usability of new or existing software before it goes live to ensure it is bug-free, and provide feedback on what needs improvement, to produce top-quality programs and guarantee organizational success. 

EXPERIENCE

QA Tester at Stark Technologies from Dec 2020 - Present, Bangalore

  • Designing test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
  • Executing tests on source code.
  • Analyzing test results and reporting to the development team.
  • Working with the development team to correct bugs and errors.
  • Tracking defects and helping troubleshoot errors.

Junior Quality Assurance Tester at Race-Tech Industries from Aug 2017 - Nov 2020, Bangalore

  • Developed, updated and maintained quality testing standards and procedures.
  • Assisted with any software changes for documentation updates or corrections.
  • Created and maintained a testing library.
  • Assisted with education and training regarding software enhancements and conveying corrections to other employees.

Quality Assurance Engineer at Hitech Solutions from Apr 2016 - Jul 2017, Bangalore

  • Reviewed requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
  • Created detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
  • Estimated, prioritized, planned, and coordinated testing activities.
  • Designed, developed and executed automation scripts using open-source tools.

INTERNSHIP

Intern QA Engineer at Wrinkle Industries from Aug 2015 - Mar 2016, Madras

  • Executed test cases under various circumstances.
  • Supported senior engineers to drive QA efforts.

CERTIFICATION

Certified back-end tester at Coursera| 2014 

Certified SQL Developer at Microsoft Inc.| 2014

EDUCATION

B.Tech in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras|2015

SKILLS

Manual Testing | Designing Test Script | Selenium Webdriver | Java | Status Report Generation | Structured Query Language | Bug Fixing | Data Warehousing | Test Result Analysis | Data Analysis | End-to-End Testing | Communication Skills | Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Adaptability | Teamwork

LANGUAGES

English 

Hindi