Senior QA Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria, validate software features, and ensure smooth API integrations.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead automation efforts for web and API testing, enhancing automated scripts for CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement advanced testing methodologies, tools, and processes to improve QA practices.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and assistance to junior QA team members, supporting their growth in both manual and automated testing.
• Demonstrate strong programming skills to contribute to automation frameworks and testing tools development.
• Assess risks, prioritise testing activities, and deliver insights on software quality.
• Act as a reliable point of contact for junior team members, offering guidance and support to address challenges and improve their skills.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance, with 6 to 10 years of relevant expertise.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Proficient in creating detailed test plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with test management tools, defect tracking systems, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e. g., Python, Java, or JavaScript) for developing and enhancing automation scripts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members, fostering their skills in both manual and automation testing.
• Proven capability to provide technical guidance, share best practices, and assist juniors in resolving complex testing challenges.
• Experience in developing and maintaining test automation frameworks to optimise testing workflows.
• Practitioner of AI skills (prompting, generating, and improving scripts).
  

Skills And Mindset

• Individual Contributor mindset
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• A self-motivated team player with a strong collaborative mindset.
• Ability to assess risks, prioritise tasks effectively, and ensure timely delivery of quality deliverables.
• Timely communication of necessary information to stakeholders about testing activities, risks, high-severity issues, and process gaps.
• Willingness to mentor 1-2 junior QA engineers - design their development plans, provide guidance for career development, and acquire trending technical skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and share the learning with the team.