Senior QA Engineer

DataFlow Group

We are seeking a detail-orientated and motivated Senior QA Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing, defect reporting, and collaboration with the development team.

The Core Responsibilities For The Job Include The Following

Test Planning and Strategy:

Analyse product requirements, design specifications, and user stories to define comprehensive test strategies.
Create, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for new and existing features.

Testing Execution (Manual And Automated)

Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, and UI/UX testing across multiple platforms and devices.
Develop, maintain, and scale automated testing frameworks and scripts to reduce manual testing efforts.
Conduct API testing to ensure robust backend integrations.

Defect Management And Tracking

Identify, isolate, and document software defects clearly using bug-tracking tools (e. g., Jira and Bugzilla).
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to reproduce issues, troubleshoot root causes, and verify bug fixes.

Process And Release Management

Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality control.
Sign off on release candidates and monitor production deployments for potential quality regressions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
4+ years of proven professional experience in software quality assurance.

Technical Competencies

Automation: Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e. g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, and Playwright).
Programming: Proficiency in at least one object-orientated or scripting language (e. g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or Ruby).
API Testing: Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or SoapUI.
Tools: Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
Database: Basic understanding of SQL for data validation and database querying.

Professional Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.

This job was posted by Sharan Mithran from The DataFlow Group.