Quality Assurance Engineer - Manual & Automation Testing

Skills:

• Test Strategy Development

• Test Case Creation

• Manual Software Testing

• Automated Testing Frameworks

• Regression Test Suite Management

• Functional Testing

• Defect Tracking and Reporting

• Agile/Scrum Methodologies

• Database Querying (SQL)

• API Testing Tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia)

• Bug Tracking Software (e.g., JIRA)

• Test Automation Tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)

• Performance Testing Concepts

• Understanding of CI/CD Pipelines

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases to ensure software quality and reliability.

• Perform thorough manual and automated testing across various application layers to identify, document, and triage software defects.

• Meticulously document, track, and report bugs and issues using JIRA or similar bug tracking systems, providing clear and concise reproduction steps.

• Collaborate effectively with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of product requirements, design specifications, and user stories.

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, providing valuable input to enhance team velocity and product quality.

• Develop and maintain robust regression test suites to ensure that bug fixes and new features do not negatively impact existing functionality.

• Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools, advocating for best practices in quality assurance.

• Validate that all software releases meet defined business objectives, functional requirements, and non-functional quality standards before deployment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record in testing complex web applications and APIs.

• Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and detailed test cases.

• Proficiency with industry-standard bug tracking and test management tools such as JIRA and TestRail.

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Proficiency in writing SQL queries for database verification and ensuring data integrity.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Insomnia) is a significant advantage.