Principal QA Engineer

• QA Expertise:
• Manual and automated testing (functional regression integration performance security)
• Experience with testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC processes
• Proficiency in writing detailed test plans test cases and test scripts
• Proficiency in automation tools (any)
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with tools like Jenkins GitLab CI/CD Azure DevOps

Cloud and DevOps Knowledge:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform Ansible)
• Test Management Tools:
• Proficiency with tools like Jira TestRail HP ALM or similar
• Database Knowledge:
• SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB) for data validation

2. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Ability to identify root causes of defects and propose solutions

Data-driven approach to quality improvement

Risk analysis and mitigation planning

3. Leadership and Mentorship

• Experience leading and mentoring QA teams / Component Dev team
• Defining quality standards and best practices across the organization
• Collaborating with development product and business teams to align quality goals
• Agile and Scrum methodologies acting as a QA champion in cross-functional teams
• Driving process improvements and automation adoption

4. Soft Skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Stakeholder management and reporting

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Proactiveness and adaptability to new technologies