Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: As a QA engineer, you will: Develop test plans: Create and manage comprehensive test plans that cover all aspects of the software development process, from functionality to security. Execute test cases: Design, develop, and execute test cases to identify any software issues before release. Automate testing: Implement and manage automated testing using testing tools and frameworks to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Carry out debugging process: Collaborate with developers to debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing insights for effective solutions. Report test results: Document and communicate test results clearly to the development team and other stakeholders. Perform regression testing: Conduct regression testing to verify that software updates do not disrupt existing functionality. Provide continuous improvement: Participate in the continuous improvement of testing processes to enhance product quality and user satisfaction. Employ security testing: Perform security testing to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure the softwares robustness. Collaborate with team members: Work closely with software engineers and product managers to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the development process. Qualifications and Skills: To be considered for the role of QA engineer, candidates should have: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 2-5 years of proven experience as a quality assurance engineer, software tester, or similar role with expertise in manual and automated testing. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to build and run automated test scripts. Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG), and frameworks. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (JIRA, Bugzilla). Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems like Git. Familiarity with Agile methodology and tools (Scrum, Kanban). Strong communication skills for documenting test results and interacting with cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. A curious mindset with a willingness to quickly learn new technologies and testing tools.