Qa Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Develop and execute manual and automated tests for new and existing software products. Perform detailed testing across multiple environments to identify defects and ensure software is reliable and functional. Collaborate with software engineers to understand system requirements and create comprehensive test plans. Document test results and provide feedback to development teams to ensure issues are fixed before release. Participate in the planning and execution of software releases, ensuring all components meet quality standards. Maintain and update testing scripts, tools, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing cycle. Assist in troubleshooting production issues and replicating customer-reported defects in testing environments. Ensure that products meet security standards and comply with industry regulations. Monitor application performance and run performance tests to ensure scalability under different load testings. Report quality metrics and test results to management and stakeholders. Review release notes and product documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. Provide feedback to the development team on potential improvements in the software design to ensure better testability. Stay updated on the latest software testing tools, trends, and best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 2-5 years of proven experience as a quality assurance engineer, software tester, or similar role with expertise in manual and automated testing. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to build and run automated test scripts. Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG), and frameworks. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (JIRA, Bugzilla). Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems like Git. Familiarity with Agile methodology and tools (Scrum, Kanban). Strong communication skills for documenting test results and interacting with cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. A curious mindset with a willingness to quickly learn new technologies and testing tools.