SAAS Testing-Senior Functional QA Engineer- Bangalore

Job Title: Senior Functional QA Engineer

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.