What qualities should have a software tester?

Question

what are the characteristics of a tester in the development cycle?

Answer 1

Objectively speaking, a software tester should have the following qualities:
1. Passion
2. Willing to learn and relearn
3. Social skills
4. Dedication
5. Creativity

Creativity can help you in the long run. It is necessary to be creative in your tests and decide what works for the application and what does not.

Answer 2

I think the most important skills that QA should have;

Analytical Skills, Ability to think out of box and put into the end user's shoes

Good communication and written skills.

Beside that you should have string knowledge about QA processes, QA Artifacts etc

I hope it helps.