IT Experience Required (Minimum)
12%2B years of experience in:
Systems development OR
Software testing (QA) OR
Business/IT-related experience
Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / related field
(OR equivalent experience can substitute year-for-year)
2. Mandatory / Core Technical Skills (Must-Have)
These are the non-negotiables for shortlisting:
Strong knowledge of:
Testing methodologies (manual %2B automated)
Testing types:
Functional
Integration
Regression
Performance
Security
Business process testing
Experience with:
Test planning & execution
Writing test cases
Defect tracking & reporting
Database skills:
Oracle or SQL Server
Strong SQL querying
Unix/Linux basics:
Log analysis
Job monitoring
Tools experience:
ETL tools
Test management tools (e.g., ADO, ServiceNow)
BI/Reporting tools
3. Minimum Functional / Analytical Skills
These are essential but more behavioral %2B problem-solving:
Root cause analysis & troubleshooting
Ability to:
Analyze complex issues
Assess risks
Make decisions with team
Attention to detail (defect identification)
Time management & prioritization
Strong communication & collaboration skills
4. Certifications (Required / Strongly Preferred)
At least one of the following:
ISTQB
CSTE
CAST
CSQA
(In many cases, this is treated as mandatory or highly preferred depending on the client)
Simple Summary (Recruiter-Friendly)
Experience: 3%2B years QA / Testing / IT
Core Skills: Testing %2B SQL %2B Unix %2B QA tools
Tools: ETL, ADO/ServiceNow, BI tools
Certifications: ISTQB/CSTE/CAST/CSQA (required/preferred)
Soft Skills: Analysis, communication, attention to detail.