Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels

Testing

Job Description

The Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer is tasked with enhancing software development processes by proactively preventing defects and ensuring overall product quality. This role involves validating system specifications, performing both manual and automated tests, and actively participating in defect tracking throughout the software development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include reviewing system specifications, collaborating on test strategies, executing test cases, analyzing results, evaluating code against specifications, logging testing phases, documenting defects, reporting bugs, assisting developers with troubleshooting, and conducting post-release testing. The role also emphasizes working cross-functionally to maintain consistent quality, defining team goals aligned with KPIs, providing feedback, and fostering skill development.

Good To Have:

Collaborate with QA Engineers
Define goals for team members and align with KPIs
Administer performance appraisals
Provide continuous feedback
Guide team members in performance improvement
Identify training needs
Organize learning opportunities
Foster open communication
Team leadership
Ensure compliance with company policies
Ensure compliance with quality standards

Must Have:

Review and analyze system specifications
Execute manual and automated test cases
Analyze and report test results
Evaluate product code for alignment with specifications
Log testing phases and document defects
Report bugs and assist development team
Conduct post-release testing
Ensure consistent quality throughout SDLC

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Job Purpose

The Sr Software Tester / QA Engineer is responsible for improving software development processes by preventing defects and ensuring product quality. This role focuses on validating system specifications, executing manual and automated tests, and supporting defect tracking throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and analyze system specifications.
- Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop test strategies and plans.
- Execute manual and automated test cases; analyze and report results.
- Evaluate product code and ensure alignment with specifications.
- Log testing phases and document defects.
- Report bugs and assist the development team in troubleshooting.
- Conduct post-release/implementation testing.
- Work across teams to ensure consistent quality throughout the SDLC.
- Define goals for team members and align with KPIs.
- Administer performance appraisals and provide continuous feedback.
- Guide team members in performance improvement and skill development.
- Identify training needs and organize learning opportunities.
- Foster open communication and team leadership.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.
- Perform additional tasks as directed by the manager.