Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Test Design & Execution: Design, build, and execute comprehensive automated test suites using modern frameworks including Cypress for both frontend and backend automation
• Manual Testing: Perform thorough manual testing to identify functional, usability, and performance issues across various platforms and devices
• Test Automation Development: Develop and maintain robust automation scripts using Python and JavaScript to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• API & White Box Testing: Review and execute API tests and white box testing methodologies to ensure backend system reliability and data integrity
• Issue Management: Diagnose, document, report, and track software defects using Azure DevOps, ensuring clear communication with development teams for swift resolution
• Test Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, test cases, and testing strategies aligned with project requirements
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain QA methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure consistent quality standards across all deliverables
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies to improve overall product quality
• Agile Participation: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test cases, test data, and testing procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Proven experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly Cypress
• Proficiency in programming languages: Python and JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with Web Application and API testing
• Experience with Azure DevOps for bug tracking
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify edge cases and potential issues

Communication:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly document and communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills

• Automation: Experience with automation tools and frameworks (Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, Jest, Playwright)
• Performance Testing: Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies (JMeter, LoadRunner, k6)
• Security Testing: Understanding of security testing principles and tools
• Certifications: ISTQB certification or other relevant QA certifications