QA Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Design:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications.
• Design and develop automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Identify, document, and prioritize test scenarios.

Test Execution:

• Execute manual and automated tests on web, mobile, and desktop applications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using issue tracking tools.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with development teams to understand product features and requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality goals.
• Provide feedback on product usability and functionality.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Implement best practices for testing and quality assurance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in testing tools and techniques.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare detailed test reports and quality metrics.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results.
• Communicate test results and quality status to project stakeholders.

Tool and Environment Management:

• Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Ensure proper configuration and maintenance of test environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development and QA methodologies.
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with performance and security testing.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB) are desirable.