Full Time

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

QATPro - Quality Assurance Testing
$90,000 - $120,000* / year (about $43–$58 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at QATPro - Quality Assurance Testing will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing quality assurance processes to ensure the highest quality standards in software testing. This role will involve leading a team of QA engineers, developing comprehensive test plans, and executing both automated and manual testing strategies to identify and resolve defects in various software products. The incumbent will collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to facilitate a seamless software development lifecycle and enhance product reliability and user satisfaction.



Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the QA team in developing and implementing testing strategies, plans, and test cases.
  • Conduct manual and automated testing of software applications, ensuring full coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Oversee the maintenance and improvement of QA processes and tools to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
  • Identify, document, and track defects using appropriate tools, while working closely with development teams to facilitate timely resolutions.
  • Perform regression testing, performance testing, and usability testing as needed, based on system specifications or changes.
  • Analyze test results and provide feedback to stakeholders, summarizing key findings and recommending improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, design, and implementation, offering insights from a quality assurance perspective.
  • Mentor and train junior QA engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and professional development within the team.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
  • Strong proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Jenkins, or similar.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with performance and load testing tools such as LoadRunner or JMeter.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex QA concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


Technologies & Tools

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer will utilize a range of technologies and tools including, but not limited to, Selenium for automated testing, JIRA for project tracking and defect management, and Git for version control. Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes using tools like Jenkins and approaches such as Behavior Driven Development (BDD) with tools like Cucumber will also be essential in maintaining a robust quality assurance framework.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer position will possess a proactive mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality software. They should demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, fostering a collaborative team environment while driving initiatives for process improvements. Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities are essential, as well as a commitment to staying current with the latest industry trends and technologies in quality assurance. A positive attitude towards challenges and a dedication to excellence will further distinguish prospective candidates in this role.

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