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Our Centre for Intelligent Power seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our team. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will play a crucial role in the software development life cycle by designing and executing test plans, identifying and reporting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of quality software products.
• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, processes, and standards to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and review software requirements, ensuring they are testable and align with quality standards.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to verify software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain test environments, test data, and test automation frameworks to support efficient and effective testing activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance software quality.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of test automation tools and frameworks, promoting the use of automated testing to increase efficiency and test coverage.
• Monitor and track software defects, coordinating with development teams to ensure timely resolution and verification of fixes.
• Perform risk analysis and create mitigation plans to minimize potential risks to the software quality and project schedules.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide accurate and timely quality metrics and reports, highlighting areas of concern and improvement opportunities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance and testing.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and improvement.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure the successful delivery of quality software products.
• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, processes, and standards to ensure the highest level of product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and review software requirements, ensuring they are testable and align with quality standards.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to verify software functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain test environments, test data, and test automation frameworks to support efficient and effective testing activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance software quality.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of test automation tools and frameworks, promoting the use of automated testing to increase efficiency and test coverage.
• Monitor and track software defects, coordinating with development teams to ensure timely resolution and verification of fixes.
• Perform risk analysis and create mitigation plans to minimize potential risks to the software quality and project schedules.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to provide accurate and timely quality metrics and reports, highlighting areas of concern and improvement opportunities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software quality assurance and testing.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and improvement.
Skills:
Desired:
• Strong Testing and QA Expertise: A Senior QA Engineer should understand software testing methodologies, techniques, and best practices. They should be experienced in designing test plans, creating test cases, executing tests, and analyzing test results.
• Test Automation: Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools is desirable for a Senior QA Engineer. They should have hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks to automate test cases and improve efficiency.
• Technical Skills: A Senior QA Engineer should have a strong technical background, including knowledge of programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C#), databases, version control systems (like Git), and familiarity with APIs and web technologies.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential risks, and solve problems efficiently is important for a Senior QA Engineer. They should be detail-oriented and capable of thinking critically to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams, developers, product managers, and stakeholders. A Senior QA Engineer should be able to clearly articulate quality-related information and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Domain Knowledge: Depending on the industry or domain, a Senior QA Engineer should possess relevant domain knowledge to understand the software requirements, user scenarios, and potential risks associated with the product.
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in QA methodologies is valuable for a Senior QA Engineer. They should have a passion for continuous learning and be proactive in enhancing their skills and knowledge.
• Quality Assurance Processes: Experience in implementing and following quality assurance processes, including test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and metrics reporting, is important for a Senior QA Engineer.
• Attention to Detail: Being detail-oriented is crucial for a Senior QA Engineer to ensure thorough testing and accurate reporting of issues or defects.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: A Senior QA Engineer should be adaptable and able to work in a dynamic environment with changing requirements and priorities. They should be open to learning new tools and technologies and be willing to take on new challenges.
• Collaboration Tools: Proficiency in collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms is often desired for effective communication, task management, and documentation within the QA team and across departments.
• Leadership Skills: While not mandatory for a Senior QA Engineer, possessing leadership skills, such as mentoring junior team members, guiding testing efforts, or providing technical expertise, can be an added advantage.