Quality Assurance Engineer I

Role Description:

 As a Quality Assurance Engineer I, you are expected to assist in web application testing, Automation tests and all the QA processes. This position requires exceptional problem-solving skills as you will be tackling new and unique challenges every day with no set script to resolve an issue. The ability to research both alone and as a part of team to reproduce customer issues/test enhancements is essential. Applicants should have excellent communication skills as well as being able to quickly learn new tools. Programming knowledge is required as well as a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc.)

Key Duties Responsibilities:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer I, Individuals are expected to fulfil the following responsibilities: 

• Works diligently on the detailed orientation planned and fulfill all the mandated outcomes in the stipulated time frame.
• Execute testing of product to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables.
• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time.
• Maintaining, modifying, and adding new unit tests for automation.
• Quick learning of new tools when required for different kind of testing.
• Proper documentation of all the test artifacts required during the process.
• Ensure all issues are properly logged in JIRA and have proper status.
• To make sure all assigned tasks are completed and delivered within the expected sprint.
• Analyze and clarification of requirements with a customer or a business analyst.
• Write test cases (test scripts).
• Identify problem areas, add them to a tracking system.
• Discuss fixes with developers.
• Track the life cycle of errors.
• Re-test fixed defects.
• Analyze testing. 
• Optimize the testing process.

 Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, & Experience: 

 Must Have:

• • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to learn new concepts and adept problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • A good understanding of relational databases and Data Models.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and hands on with the advanced concepts like JOIN, aggregation, etc.
  • A good understanding of OOPS Concepts and Data Structures.
  • Ability to read and write code to solve basic problems in at least 1 programming language (C# or Java).
• Nice to Have:
  • Exposure to Non-relational (NoSQL) databases during college programs/internships.
  • Exposure or hands on experience with any BI/reporting too.
  • Exposure to Cloud based technologies during college programs/internships.
  • Exposure to Linux environment, Cloud infrastructure, DevOp.
  • Exposure to IoT, Big Data, Data Science, etc.
  • Understanding of Network Protocols and securities (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP etc).
  • Understanding of Authentication and Authorization mechanisms (OAuth, Kerberos etc).