Manual Tester

As a Manual Tester at Clickart, your primary responsibilities will include planning tests and documenting your efforts, engaging in feature requirement gathering, preparing test data, investigating and reporting issues, suggesting UI/UX improvements, and conducting various testing types such as smoke and regression tests. Additionally, you will triage incidents reported by end users and propose improvements to QA processes. Your proactive communication will keep stakeholders informed about testing statuses and open issues.

To qualify for the Manual Tester position at Clickart, candidates must possess at least 3 years of previous experience in manual testing, familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum, and a solid understanding of QA methodologies. Attention to detail, self-management skills, and proficiency in both English and Spanish are essential. Experience in API testing and a knowledge of programming languages is advantageous but not mandatory.

Clickart offers a hybrid work setup that allows Manual Testers to work three days from home and two days in the office. This flexible arrangement ensures that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to our dynamic team. However, please note that candidates must reside and work exclusively within Spain.

Manual Testers at Clickart utilize various tools and methodologies including test case creation and management software, browser development tools for root cause analysis, and agile practices. Knowledge in accessibility testing and the concept of 'shift left' are considered a plus, although not mandatory. The focus is on collaboration and effective communication to enhance the overall quality assurance process.

Clickart is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics. This commitment means that as a Manual Tester at Clickart, you’ll be part of a team that values varied perspectives and experiences, ultimately enriching our company culture.

When answering this question, be sure to highlight specific testing environments you have worked in, tools you have used, and methodologies you are familiar with. Discuss your approach to creating test cases, documenting results, and how your contributions have positively impacted product quality.

You might talk about assessing the risk and impact of features, discussing the priority with your team, and focusing on critical paths or high-usage areas of the application. This shows your ability to manage your time effectively while maintaining quality standards.

Share a specific scenario where you identified a bug, how you documented it, and the communication process with developers that led to its resolution. Highlight your ability to articulate issues clearly while showcasing team collaboration.

Mention any tools familiar to you, such as JIRA, TestRail, or Excel, and describe how you use these tools to ensure test cases are organized, trackable, and easily accessible for future reference. This demonstrates your attention to detail and systematic approach.

Describe a specific challenge, such as working under tight deadlines or repetitive manual testing, and how you addressed it. Illustrate your problem-solving skills and resilience in overcoming obstacles.

Discuss your approach to requirement gathering, such as participating in meetings, reviewing documentation, and asking clarifying questions. This emphasizes your proactive communication with stakeholders.

Share experiences where you performed regression testing after fixes or updates were made to the system. Explain your process and how you established that existing features continued to work as expected after changes.

Mention any resources you follow, such as blogs, online forums, or courses, to stay informed about the latest QA trends and techniques. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and improvement in your field.

Express your enthusiasm for Clickart's mission to shape the future of education and how your skills and experiences align with their goals. This demonstrates your passion for not only testing but also contributing to meaningful projects.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution: active listening, empathizing with team members, and finding common ground. Illustrate your ability to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to team collaboration.