Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Job Summary:

The Mid-Level Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is responsible for independently managing quality assurance processes, performing comprehensive testing, and ensuring adherence to product requirements and standards. This role involves contributing to the development of testing frameworks, optimizing QA workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality. The Mid-Level QA Engineer also mentors junior engineers and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and cases to ensure thorough coverage of product functionality.
• Conduct manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, performance, and API testing.
• Identify defects, analyze root causes, and work with development teams to implement solutions.

Automation and Tooling:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks such as Selenium, TestNG, or Appium.
• Optimize test automation processes to improve efficiency and coverage.
• Leverage tools like Postman for API testing and JMeter for performance testing.

Defect Management:

• Log, track, and manage defects in tools like JIRA or Bugzilla, ensuring clear and actionable documentation.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce, prioritize, and resolve defects, ensuring fixes meet quality standards.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure resolved defects do not impact other areas of the product.

Process Optimization:

• Evaluate and improve existing QA workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the implementation of best practices in software testing and quality management.
• Stay updated on emerging QA tools and methodologies and incorporate them into the testing process.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain detailed test reports, metrics, and documentation for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure test results are documented in compliance with organizational quality standards.
• Create and update QA processes and testing guidelines to align with industry best practices.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and designers to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, providing guidance on testing methodologies and tools.
• Contribute to cross-functional discussions to address quality risks and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and software testing life cycle (STLC).
• Proficiency in manual testing techniques and automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, Appium).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Familiarity with defect-tracking tools like JIRA and version control systems like Git.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex quality issues effectively.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Certifications in quality assurance or testing (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Software Tester) are advantageous.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing roles.
• Proven ability to manage independent testing tasks and troubleshoot technical issues.

Tools and Technologies:

• QA tools: Selenium, TestNG, Appium, Postman, JMeter.
• Defect-tracking tools: JIRA, Bugzilla, TestRail.
• Version control systems: Git, SVN.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and delivering results within tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and implement advanced testing methodologies and tools.