Senior QA Engineer

Senior QA Engineer

web application testing

test automation

team coordination

Test Planning & Execution

• Analyze project requirements and create detailed test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Perform manual testing of web and mobile responsive applications, covering functionality, UI, performance, and regression testing.
• Conduct end-to-end testing from requirement analysis to production release validation.
• Ensure test coverage aligns with project scope and client expectations.
  

Automation & Tools

• Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Identify candidates for test automation and improve automation framework efficiency.
• Support integration of test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead a small QA team (2–5 members) in planning and executing test activities across multiple projects.
• Review team test cases, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices.
• Conduct regular knowledge-sharing sessions and support the team’s skill development.
• Monitor QA progress, allocate tasks, and report updates to the QA Lead or Project Manager.
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Collaborate with developers, designers, project managers, and clients to ensure seamless quality assurance across project phases.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and review meetings in an Agile environment.
• Escalate risks, blockers, or quality issues promptly with clear documentation.
• Provide QA sign-offs and support client UAT (User Acceptance Testing) activities.
  

Process & Documentation

• Maintain detailed test documentation (test cases, bug reports, traceability matrix).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, templates, and standards.
• Ensure defect tracking and closure through JIRA or equivalent tools.
• Participate in root cause analysis and preventive action planning for recurring issues.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification is an added advantage.
  

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in software testing (manual + automation).
• At least 1–2 years of experience in leading a QA team or acting as a senior point of contact for QA activities.
• Proven experience in web application and responsive UI testing in IT services or digital agency projects.
  

Technical Skills

• Automation Tools: Cypress, Playwright or selenium
• Testing & Management Tools: JIRA
• API Testing: Postman, Swagger, or similar tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of cross-browser, responsive, and compatibility testing.
• Familiarity with SQL queries and backend validation is a plus.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and client coordination skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality and deadlines.