QA Engineer

1. Test Planning and Design:
   

   • Develop and document detailed test plans test cases and test scripts.
     
   • Analyze requirements specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
     

2. Manual Testing:
   

   • Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
     
   • Execute manual test cases and report defects inconsistencies and issues.
     
   • Validate new features and enhancements through exploratory testing.
     

3. Automation Testing:
   

   • Design develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
     
   • Execute automated tests and analyze results to identify and report issues.
     
   • Continuously improve automated testing methodologies to enhance test coverage and efficiency.
     

4. Defect Management:
   

   • Identify log track and follow up on defects in the bug tracking system.
     
   • Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
     

5. Test Reporting:
   

   • Prepare and present test reports to the project team and management.
     
   • Provide clear and concise documentation of testing activities and results.
     

6. Collaboration and Communication:
   

   • Work closely with developers business analysts and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide input on potential risks and issues.
     
   • Participate in daily stand-ups sprint planning and retrospective meetings as part of the Agile development process.
     

7. Tool and Technology Utilization:
   

   • Utilize testing tools and technologies such as Selenium JUnit TestNG QTP JIRA and others.
     
   • Stay current with new testing tools and test strategies.
     

8. Quality Assurance:
   

   • Ensure that software products meet the highest standards of quality performance and reliability.
     
   • Advocate for best practices in software development and testing.
     

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in software testing including both manual and automated testing.
  
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium JUnit TestNG QTP).
    
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC).
    
  • Experience with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g. JIRA TestRail).
    
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python JavaScript) and programming languages (e.g. Java C#).
    
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
    
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
    
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    
• Certifications: ISTQB certification or similar testing certification is a plus.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
  
• Knowledge of performance and security testing.
  
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes and tools (e.g. Jenkins).