Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary:

You will work closely with developers, project managers, and other key stakeholders to define and execute test strategies, identify issues, and drive quality improvements throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

To demonstrate the technical capability, s/he can

Test Strategy and Planning:

• Lead the creation and execution of comprehensive test plans and test cases based on business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, system analysts, and developers to define testing criteria and ensure all functionality is covered.
• Design and implement scalable test strategies that address performance, security, and usability across all platforms.

Test Execution and Automation:

• Lead the execution of functional, regression, integration, system, and acceptance tests.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize automated test scripts for functional, load, and performance testing.
• Identify opportunities for automation to increase testing efficiency and coverage.

Defect Management:

• Identify, track, and document defects in a clear and structured manner.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects, provide solutions, and work with the development team to resolve issues quickly.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders regarding defect status and resolution progress.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the development and evolution of the overall QA process, including test strategy, frameworks, and tools.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools, technologies, and best practices into the existing QA process.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics to measure product quality and testing effectiveness.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives in an Agile environment.
• Provide clear and detailed feedback on test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Test Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain detailed records of test plans, test cases, test execution results, and defect tracking.
• Provide regular status reports, risk assessments, and test progress updates to stakeholders.

Leadership and Mentoring:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members, assisting them in improving their technical and testing skills.
• Review and enhance testing processes, methodologies, and tools to improve overall team performance and quality.
• Lead the effort to improve test coverage and establish quality standards for projects.

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Extensive experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Robot Framework) and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing practices is a plus.
• Proficient in version control tools (e.g., Git) and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira,).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and a passion for quality.

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Experience in building and maintaining automated test frameworks.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and testing within such environments.
• Familiarity with database management and SQL for data validation.
• Experience of customer relationship management, ERP is a plus
• Experience of working in manufacturing industry is a plus