Overview
The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of the software products. They are responsible for designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions to ensure that the software products meet the required standards and specifications. This position is essential in maintaining the integrity of the organization's software solutions and enhancing user satisfaction.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans and procedures to ensure that software products meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Identify, record, and thoroughly document bugs and defects, and work with the development team to resolve them.
- Implement automation testing strategies to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved and evaluate the overall product performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality assurance issues.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
- Verify and validate software features and functionalities according to the defined acceptance criteria.
- Ensure adherence to industry best practices and quality standards in the software development process.
- Provide support in the investigation and resolution of customer-reported issues.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process and tools.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on testing activities, results, and possible improvements.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in quality assurance methodologies and technologies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards related to software quality.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of junior quality assurance team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or in a similar role.
- Extensive knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and the role of QA in Agile development.
- Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Solid understanding of relational databases and proficiency in SQL queries.
- Good understanding of API testing and tools like Postman or SoapUI.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of version control systems such as Git or SVN.
- Certifications in QA or testing methodologies (e.g., ISTQB certification) will be a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software products.
Skills: testing,quality assurance,automation,defect tracking,agile
