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Job Title: Senior Functional QA Engineer
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Functional QA Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced agile team. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with a knack for "out-of-the-box" analysis and a passion for ensuring the highest quality in our software products. This role requires an independent and proactive individual with excellent communication and listening skills, who can take ownership of projects from end-to-end with minimal supervision. You will be instrumental in driving our quality assurance efforts and contributing to the delivery of cutting-edge applications. End-to-End Project Ownership: Take full responsibility for the quality assurance lifecycle of projects, from initial planning and requirements analysis to final release.
Test Strategy and Planning: Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development process.
Critical Analysis and Defect Management: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to identify, document, and track defects with precision.
[4] You will also investigate and analyze the root cause of issues. Out-of-the-Box Testing: Go beyond standard test cases to explore and identify potential issues that may not be immediately obvious, ensuring a robust and resilient product.
Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback on functionality, and ensure a shared understanding of quality expectations.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance testing processes and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.[1][5]
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in a functional software quality assurance role.
Critical Thinker: Proven ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential risks, and devise effective testing strategies.
Testing Methodologies: Deep understanding of various testing strategies and methodologies, including but not limited to, black box, white box, and gray box testing.
Agile Environment: Extensive experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Independence: A self-starter who can work autonomously, manage priorities, and drive tasks to completion with minimal guidance.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Active Listener: Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and understand the perspectives of team members to foster effective collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have):
AI and Chatbot Testing: Hands-on experience in testing AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants.This includes evaluating natural language processing (NLP) accuracy, conversation flow, and overall user experience.
AI Application Testing: Familiarity with the unique challenges and testing approaches for AI-based applications.
Test Automation: While this is a functional role, a basic understanding of test automation concepts and tools is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
A meticulous and detail-oriented approach to testing. A proactive and problem-solving mindset. A collaborative team player who is also capable of independent work. Adaptable and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Saas Testing, Salesforce
