The QA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications by developing and executing tests, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. This role involves both manual and automated testing, with a focus on delivering high-quality software that meets user requirements and company standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with QA methodologies and tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Planning & Strategy:
- Develop and document test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements and specifications.
- Define testing strategies for different phases of the software development lifecycle, including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
- Identify test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Manual Testing:
- Execute manual tests on web, mobile, and desktop applications to identify defects and ensure the application meets user requirements.
- Perform exploratory testing to uncover issues that may not be caught by automated tests.
- Document and report bugs, issues, and test results, providing detailed steps to reproduce and suggestions for improvement.
- Automated Testing:
- Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using testing frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar tools.
- Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
- Analyze automated test results and work with developers to resolve issues identified during testing.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, design tests, and ensure timely delivery of quality software.
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies to provide input on testability and quality risks.
- Communicate test progress, results, and potential impacts to project timelines with the team and management.
- Quality Assurance Best Practices:
- Implement and advocate for QA best practices, including code reviews, peer testing, and continuous improvement of testing processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices in software quality assurance.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior QA engineers and team members on testing methodologies and tools.
- Defect Management:
- Track and manage defects throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
- Collaborate with developers to diagnose and fix complex issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Verify defect fixes and perform regression testing to ensure no new issues are introduced.
- Performance & Security Testing:
- Conduct performance testing to assess the stability, scalability, and responsiveness of applications under various load conditions.
- Perform security testing to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards.
- Provide detailed reports on performance and security issues, along with recommendations for improvement.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of test cases, procedures, results, and issues.
- Prepare and present test reports, including metrics on test coverage, defect density, and other key quality indicators.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of QA documentation, including test plans, test cases, and user manuals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with both manual and automated testing.
- Proficiency in testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, or similar.
