Software QA Engineer

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) to join our quality assurance team and contribute to delivering highquality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong manual testing skills and hands-on experience in automation testing an ability to write and maintain test cases and test plans experience working in Agile teams using Azure DevOps and the ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams

This role requires someone who is proactive detailoriented and passionate about quality teamwork and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design write execute and maintain test cases & test plans (using Azure DevOps).
• Log track and manage defects/bugs with clear reproduction steps including edge cases & negative testing and ensuring effective followups.
• Validate PBIs (Product Backlog Items) to ensure quality and completeness before release.
• Work closely with Product Owners Developers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning standups reviews and retrospectives.
• Use Azure DevOps (or similar) for managing user stories PBIs test cases & test plans.
• Support regression testing smoke testing and functional testing across various modules.
• Report test results and metrics; ensure timely feedback to development teams.
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes standards and best practices.
• Perform peer reviews provide constructive feedback and contribute to shared quality ownership.
• Collaborate with team members through knowledge sharing and mentoring promoting consistent and effective testing practices.
• Ensure appropriate test evidence and traceability are strictly maintained.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in QA / Software Testing or related role.
• Strong experience writing executing and maintaining test plans and test cases with good test design techniques.
• Ability to think through edge case test scenarios.
• Handson experience with test automation (any recognised automation tools/frameworks).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.
• Experience with Azure DevOps (creating stories tasks test cases test plans tracking defects/bugs).
• Experience working in crossfunctional collaborative teams.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and attentiontodetail skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable / Added Advantage

• Experience in hardware or toolbased testing.
• Exposure to testing complex systems or integrated environments.
• Experience in performance usability accessibility or security testing.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset
• Proactive in supporting peers sharing knowledge and contributing to team success
• Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback
• Passionate about quality learning and continuous improvement

What we will offer you

KLAs benefits package includes: Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) contributory pension scheme cash health plan cycle to work scheme global bonus plan share scheme rewards scheme life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires extensive Software Testing Life Cycle experience

We offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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