Leading QA Engineer

15-11-2024

306

Develop and maintain QA documentation and best practices.
Lead the QA team in planning, designing, and executing testing strategies for software projects.
Utilize TestRail for test case and checklist management and reporting.
Define test plans, test design, test methodologies and testing processes to ensure thorough test coverage (Confluence).
Provide technical leadership and guidance to QA team members, mentoring junior testers and fostering their professional growth.
Use Postman, Swagger for API testing and validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment on quality goals and priorities.
Analyze and interpret test results, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance product quality.
Manage defect tracking and resolution processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and resolution of issues (JIRA).
Continuously evaluate and improve testing processes, tools, and techniques to optimize quality assurance practices and deliver high-quality software products.
Conduct database testing and data validation using SQL queries, with a basic understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
Design and implement comprehensive test strategies for automated testing.
Execute automated test scripts using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
Monitor automated regression tests, analyze results, and address issues.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
3-4 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a proven track record of leading QA teams and delivering high-quality software products.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex quality issues.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to write SQL queries for database testing.
Knowledge of continuous integration tools like Jenkins.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Relevant QA certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE.