QA Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) EngineerA Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer ensures software quality by designing, developing, and executing manual and automated tests. They work with development teams to identify, document, and resolve defects, ensuring products meet functional, performance, and user-experience standards. Key responsibilities include creating test plans, scripting, and regression testing.Core ResponsibilitiesCollaboration: Work with developers, product managers, and UI/UX designers to understand requirements and verify functionality.Regression & Performance Testing: Ensure that new code updates do not break existing features and that the application performs well under stress.Quality Standards: Define, document, and enforce quality standards and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.Test Planning & Execution: Design and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications.Automation & Manual Testing: Develop and maintain automated test scripts, while also performing manual testing as needed.Defect Tracking: Identify, log, and track bugs to resolution using tools like Jira or similar tracking software.Required Skills and QualificationsTechnical Skills: Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress), scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript), and SQL.Methodologies: Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.Agile Experience: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.Analytical Abilities: Exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate defects and process improvements.Education: Typically requires a BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Common Tools UsedAutomation: Selenium, Cypress, AppiumTest Management: Jira, TestRailLanguages: Python, Java, JavaScript