Software Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer (SQE) to ensure the quality and reliability of our Data Platform, supporting over 100,000 connected agents. You'll collaborate with product owners, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions built primarily on C# and Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies and test plans specifically for applications built using C# and Microsoft Azure.
• Test Automation: Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using tools like MSTest, NUnit or xUnit for functional, regression, and performance testing, ensuring coverage of all critical user needs and system functionalities.
• Component Testing: Conduct component testing to validate individual modules or services developed in C#, ensuring they function correctly in isolation.
• Integration Testing: Perform integration testing to verify that various modules and Azure services work together as intended. Ensure smooth data flow and interoperability between different components.
• Contract Testing: Implement contract testing using tools like Pact or similar to ensure service integrations meet predefined agreements between consumer and provider services.
• Manual Testing: Execute thorough manual testing for complex scenarios that require human judgment and insight into system behavior.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Collaborate with DevOps to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring quality checks are part of the deployment process using Azure DevOps.
• Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing using tools like Visual Studio Load Test or Azure Load Testing, ensuring the system can efficiently handle 100,000+ concurrent connections.
• Security Testing: Implement security testing practices, ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant external regulations, focusing on Azure security features.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA. Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Coordinate with stakeholders to define acceptance criteria and conduct UAT, ensuring that solutions meet user expectations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test results. Provide regular reports on quality metrics and project status to stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior QA team members, fostering a culture of quality within the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in retrospectives and contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance overall product quality and team efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years in software quality assurance, focusing on C# and cloud-based platforms.
• Proficiency in MSTest, NUnit, xUnit, Selenium, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in component and integration testing within Azure services.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and contract testing methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and experience in Agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services.
• Knowledge of Azure security best practices.
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus