Test Specialist

ABOUT USAGAP2 is a European engineering and operational consulting group that is part of the MoOngy Group.With a presence in 11 European countries and over 7,500 employees, we opened our first Italian office in Milan four years ago. Given our continued growth, we are strengthening and expanding our team with people who share the same values as our company: AMBITION, SMILES, DYNAMISM, WILLINGNESS TO GET INVOLVED, all in a constantly evolving environment where human relationships always come first.We are looking for a hybrid Test Specialist in Tirana for our partner company.🎯 Main responsibilitiesTest Strategy and Execution: Lead the creation of detailed manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, and non-functional testing. Ensure that testing efforts align with project requirements and timelines. Test Execution and Bug Reporting: Execute manual tests across web, mobile, and desktop applications, reporting defects accurately, and tracking them through to resolution. Work closely with development teams to ensure prompt issue resolution. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure proper understanding of project requirements, user stories, and test coverage. Contribute to sprint planning and reviews in Agile environments. Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers, helping them improve their testing skills and follow best practices. Ensure adherence to testing standards within the team. Quality: Advocate for quality across all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring that all products meet or exceed customer expectations and quality standards. Test Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, provide recommendations on testing methodologies, and collaborate with the automation team to enhance overall testing efficiency. ✅ Essential requirements (Must-Have)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field. 1+ year of experience in manual software testing with a focus on functional and regression testing. ISTQB Foundation Level or higher (e.g., ISTQB Advanced) is preferred. Proficient in manual testing techniques and methodologies, test case design, and execution. Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, Quality Center, ServiceNow). Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, ALM, Polarion). Good knowledge of databases and SQL for validating data and performing basic queries. Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and mobile application testing. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks. Italian & English language are mandatory for this role.Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team and take ownership of testing responsibilities. Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and quality enhancement. The world needs youAGAP2 is an equal opportunities employer: we believe that all forms of diversity are a source of mutual enrichment. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment in which every single resource can bring unique value to our organisation. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of age, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or marital status.Furthermore, we honour our commitments by paying attention to employees belonging to protected categories pursuant to Articles 1 and 18 of Law 68/99.Personal data will be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in EU Regulation 2016/679.