QA Engineer

Desired Capabilities:

• Understanding of product roadmap, business goals, and customer needs
• Ability to prioritize testing efforts based on business impact
• Provide accurate status tracking and reporting
• Estimate testing efforts
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for manual and automated testing in Cypress
• Design and execute detailed test cases to identify defects and ensure software functionality.
• Document and track defects, collaborating with developers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Utilize automation tools to streamline testing tasks and improve efficiency.
• Foster effective communication with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects from technical design to successful launch.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with demonstrated proficiency in test planning, execution, and maintenance of clear and effective test documentation.
• At least 2 years of experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Cypress, Selenium, TestComplete, QTP/UFT, PlayWright) including scripting for automation.
• Solid understanding and experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, showcasing the ability to adapt to rapid development cycles and an iterative approach to testing.
• Experience in working with continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines, understanding the integration of automated tests within CI/CD processes for efficient testing and deployment.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (such as Javascript, Python, Java, C#) relevant to test automation.
• Strong knowledge of databases and SQL, enabling the execution of complex data validation and the ability to interact with databases for backend testing.
• Effective use of defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) with the capability to accurately report bugs and track their resolution.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
• Exceptional English communication skills with team members, stakeholders, and customers, ensuring clear and effective exchange of information.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Additional Experience Desired:

• Advanced knowledge and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), enhancing the ability to integrate QA processes effectively throughout development phases.
• Experience in performance and load testing, indicating the capability to assess system behavior under peak loads and identify potential bottlenecks.
• Understanding of security testing best practices, reflecting the ability to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within the software, ensuring the development of secure applications.