Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer

POSITION:

Pr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer

EXPERIENCE:

7 + years in Software Testing and Quality Assurance Roles

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The selected incumbent will work closely with fellow QA and Test engineers and will be responsible for team leading and client communication. In order to be an effective team member, he/ she should have knowledge of testing backend components for high traffic websites, experience with customized QA and development tools, and the ability to operate within short release cycles. The Software QA Engineer is responsible for understanding design specifications as well as designing and running all tests. Candidate having banking background will be a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development of QA test strategies, test plans and other quality assurance standards
Work closely with on site and off shore QA engineers, development and project/product management team members to define, create and execute quality assurance testing for startup and enterprise software products and services.
Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to create QA artifacts
Lead the efforts to implement QA automation to expedite smoke and regression testing.
Create QA progress/status reports and facilitate internal and external quality review meetings.
Analyzing system features and functionality and determining the best approach and techniques to test (black box, white box, stress/load, data integrity, security, automation)
Conduct software testing effectively and efficiently across desktop, web , mobile and emerging technologies
Develop and exhibit advanced level knowledge of QA lifecycle
Be a progressive thinker to optimize QA efforts and expedite the required testing process.
Mentor other team members in testing processes and tools.
Facilitate quality assurance and implementation discussion between Kualitatem and vendors
Understand business requirements, prepare test estimates and test plans, conduct test execution and prepare results
Keenly take up and pursue research and development activities
Provide assistance and training to team members as required
Identify and take up self-learning opportunities

SKILLS:

TECHNICAL

Must have 7+ years of experience of in Software Testing and experience of leading a team
Familiarity with QA processes, gathering requirements, writing specifications and test plans.
Understanding of multiple tools for automation, bug management and test management including but not limited to selenium, loadrunner, bugzilla, mantis, testlink, etc.
Hands on testing experience in multiple domains with mastery of test management lifecycle and developing test strategies.
Must have handled QA projects from start to finish with an understanding of how to establish a test management process.
Experience in creating and executing Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases.
Expertise in functional and nonfunctional test execution and reporting.
Expert in web architecture and technologies over multiple platforms.
Skills and Working experience in automation testing using QTP.
Know the procedure to implement HP Quality Centre.
Experience in Testing in SAP is a plus.

GENERAL

Must have a college education with an under graduate or post graduate degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present and interact with different stakeholders in global settings
Elaborate analytical and problem solving skills
Self-motivated, having a passion for learning
Be able to provide quality advice to Development team
Be able to train other resources.