QA Engineer
- Full time
- Gurugram
Job Description
As a QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases to identify software defects, verify functionality, and ensure the overall performance and usability of the software. Your expertise in software testing methodologies and tools will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of our products.
Responsibilities
Test Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to understand software requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies.
Test Execution: Execute test cases, perform functional and regression testing, and identify and report software defects and issues using appropriate bug tracking tools.
Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage, and participate in the continuous improvement of the test automation framework.
Defect Management: Monitor and track reported issues, analyze their root causes, and work closely with development teams to facilitate their resolution.
Test Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test reports, to ensure proper test coverage and provide comprehensive test status updates.
Quality Assurance Processes: Participate in process improvement initiatives, contribute to the development and implementation of quality assurance standards, and help establish best practices for software testing.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing, and actively participate in team meetings, reviews, and discussions.
Product Evaluation: Conduct product evaluations and provide feedback to the development team on usability, performance, and overall product quality.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in software testing methodologies, and actively seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: Previous experience in software quality assurance or software testing roles is preferred. Familiarity with agile development methodologies is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in manual testing techniques, test case design, and test execution. Experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar. Knowledge of programming languages, such as Java, Python, or C#, is advantageous.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve software defects, and to evaluate complex systems and architectures.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough testing coverage and accurate reporting of defects and issues.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and to document test plans, reports, and procedures.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
Quality Mindset: A passion for delivering high-quality software products and a commitment to maintaining quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
This job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not exhaustive and may be modified to adapt to the company’s evolving needs.