Senior Application and Cloud Tester

About Us:

OptiBridge Technologies is an ambitious startup on a mission to build AI-powered applications on cloud. We are building the future from the ground up leveraging cutting-edge technology on cloud and AI-driven development to create a product that will redefine the vertical. We are looking for a tester that will ensure product quality is of utmost importance.

Position Overview:

This isnt just another tester role; this is a chance to be a founding quality assurance tester for a company to ensure quality product is put in front of the customers. We are looking for a skilled tester to work in our quality team. You will have unparalleled impact making critical decisions and testing application that will form the backbone of our application and services. You will work independently translating vision and requirements into robust scalable software. A key part of our strategy is using AI tools to accelerate our testing and you will be central to implementing and championing this modern approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design develop and execute comprehensivetest plans and test cases (both manual and automated) to ensure product quality.
• Perform thorough testing of ourfrontend web applications covering functional regression compatibility and UI/UX aspects.
• Conduct rigorousbackend testing of our microservices and APIs (REST) to validate data integrity performance and business logic.
• Conduct rigorous cloud infrastructure testing to validate security scalability and resilience of cloud services.
• Identify record and track bugs meticulously using our bug tracking system (e.g. JIRA).
• Develop and maintainautomation scripts for our web applications and APIs using frameworks like Selenium Cypress or RestAssured.
• Work closely with developers and product managers in anAgile environment to understand requirements and provide clear feedback.
• Take fullownership of the end-to-end testing lifecycle for new features from design to deployment.
• Participate in release planning and regression testing to ensure smooth production launches

Experience:While we value degrees your portfolio and practical experience are what matter most for this level of autonomy.

• 4-6 years of experience
• A demonstrated history of testing and shipping complex application and backend services.
• Demonstrable experience in testingcloud web-based applications andbackend services/APIs.
• Hands-on experience withAPI testing tools (e.g. Postman Insomnia) is mandatory.
• Proven experience in writing and maintainingautomated test scripts.
• Experience working in a dynamic product-based company is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity withAgile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines

Required Skills:

• Testing Tools: Proficiency with API testing tools (Postman) and automation frameworks (Selenium).
• Technical: Strong knowledge of QA methodologies software testing life cycle (STLC) and bug life cycle.
• Database: Basic understanding ofSQL and experience with database testing (e.g. validating data in MySQL PostgreSQL).
• Tools: Familiarity with bug tracking software (JIRA) and version control (GitHub).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptionalattention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellentcommunication and collaboration skills.
• Aproactive self-starter attitude with a high degree of ownership essential for a startup environment

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary.
• The opportunity to build a product and company.
• A culture free of red tape focused on innovation speed and impact.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief note about why youre passionate to work in a startup environment.