Engineer, Quality Assurance

JOB SUMMARY

This position is part of an agile team and will test the software applications developed by that team. It includes planing and conducting the testing and then reporting the test results. This position is expected to understand and perform different types of testing including: manual, exploratory, API, automated regression, and performance testing. The position works closely with QA Manager, Senior QA and team to implement the QA process and initiatives; and with TSG Project Managers, Development Managers and customer Project Managers to develop and execute test plans. The QA engineer works with the same individuals to assist in the development of user acceptance test plans. This role actively participates in broader QA initiatives with some guidance. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & % OF TIME

Requirement, Project and Business understanding (20%)

1. Develop deep expertise in testing and the business functions (developing knowledge of how Bain works, how applications integrate, and subject matter expertise to provide more thoughtful test plans and more thorough testing)
2. Build a thorough understanding of the development life cycle.
3. Support team on common QA methodologies, tools, and processes, with guidance
4. Rest same as QA coordinator 

Test planning, design, execution and defect management (50%)

1. Development comprehensive functional and regression test plans that incorporate systematic testing of core functionality as well as assessments of the user interface and process flow.
2. Able to support on multiple types of testing like API, Cross browser testing or others. 
3. Assist the TSG and customer Project Managers in the development of user acceptance test plans.
4. Supports test data and test environment related activities 
5. Participate in the testing of all applications as necessary to support Infrastructure initiatives that include server and client operating systems patches and upgrades, new server or client software that interacts with applications supported by the Application Development team and new hardware deployments.
6. Rest same as QA coordinator 

Collaboration (10%)

1. Provide input into application test strategy, including amount of manual, exploratory, and automated tests, working with both QA leadership and scrum team
2. Raise concerns, roadblocks, and impediments to scrum team and management in a timely manner 
3. Participates fully in all scrum ceremonies, including sprint reviews
4. Help scrum team ensure sprint goal is met, including activities outside QA function when requested
5. Support application deployment as necessary
6. Take ownership

Automation (10%)

1. Able to set up and refine predesigned test automation framework as per project’s need. 
2. Work along with developer to set up and maintain source control as well as pipelines for automated test cases in CI/CD. 

Leadership (10%)

1. Take ownership of test deliverables of the project.
2. Lead or assist in initiatives within the QA team.  In the process, demonstrate leadership and superior teamwork.
3. Mentor and train new associates in the testing community and support their onboarding.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Strong knowledge of common software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
2. Good Knowledge of any of the programming language like Java, JavaScript, Python, C#  with a test automation tool 
3. Experience with test automation components like Selenium Web-driver, Junit, TestNG, Cucumber and Extent reports 
4. Understanding of Rest API testing with working knowledge in any one tool API testing tool.  (Postman, SOAP UI, Swagger UI)  
5. Working knowledge of test management tool
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills
7. Ability to establish trusted partnerships with product heads, and executive level stakeholders
8. Comfort with agile operating models    
9. Attention to detail and aptitude for analytical problem resolution
10. Strong critical thinking skills
11. Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for technology
12. Ability to work independently and with teams
    

EXPERIENCE :

1. Involved in various phases of SDLC and STLC
2. Strong experience in test management and defect management 
3. Experience of Identifying complex issues related to software applications
4. Experience in any scripting language like Java/C#/VB script
5.  Basic knowledge of database queries and scripts
6.  Experience with a test management tool like QC, VS / TFS, JIRA
7.  Experience with a test automation tool like Selenium