A functional mobile tester is a professional responsible for ensuring that the company's mobile applications function exactly as per software requirements and end -user expectations. The role involves a range of testing
activities to guarantee product quality on mobile devices.
Key Responsibilities
* Executing Test Cases: Performing manual and potentially automated tests to validate every feature and function of the mobile application
* Identifying Defects: Finding and documenting bugs, glitches, and other defects before the application is released to production
* Regression Testing: Running tests to ensure that new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality of the application
* API Testing: Utilizing tools like Postman to test the application's APIs and ensure seamless data exchange
* Collaboration: Working closely with development teams and other functional groups to resolve issues and enhance the application's overall performance and robustness
* Documentation: Creating and maintaining detailed test plans, test scripts, and test scenarios.
* User Experience (UX) Evaluation: Assessing the intuitiveness of the graphic user interface (GUI) and the overall user experience
* Platform Compatibility: Ensuring the application works as expected across different mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) and devices
Required Skills and Tools
* Testing Methodologies: Hands -on experience with manual and automation testing tools.
* Tools: Familiarity with tools such as Selenium, Appium, Postman, Cypress, and JIRA.
* Technical Skills: Knowledge of programming concepts (e.g., Java for automation), and an understanding of IT and computer science principles
.
* Problem -Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.