Software Engineer - Quality Assurance

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer in Quality Assurance (QA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through rigorous testing and validation processes. As a Software Engineer - QA, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our software meets the highest standards of excellence and reliability

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and design comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts to verify software functionality, performance, and scalability.
• Perform manual testing as needed, including exploratory testing, regression testing, and usability testing.
• Identify and report defects, track their resolution, and verify fixes to ensure quality deliverables.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in code reviews, providing feedback to developers on code quality and testability.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer in Quality Assurance or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, TestNG).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Bugzilla).
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web application architectures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• ISTQB or similar software testing certifications.