Senior QA Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, software developers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and develop comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Design and develop automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard testing tools, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Execute and maintain automated test suites, ensuring proper test coverage and identifying defects or performance issues.
• Perform various types of testing, including integration testing, UAT, functional testing, regression testing, and performance/load testing.
• Design, implement, and execute performance/load testing scenarios to evaluate system performance, scalability, and stability.
• Identify, record, and track software defects using bug tracking tools, and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Own and lead root cause analysis for critical or recurring defects, driving long-term preventive quality measures and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and establish QA processes and best practices, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Participate in requirement analysis and review sessions to ensure testability and validate product functionality against business requirements.
• Analyze test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders, including recommendations for product enhancements or bug fixes.
• Provide input and feedback during product design and development phases to ensure testability and quality considerations are addressed.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in QA methodologies, tools, and technologies, and propose their adoption as appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and introducing new tools, frameworks, or processes.
• Mentor and guide junior QA team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a QA Engineer or Software Tester, with a focus on test automation and quality management.
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Proficiency in designing and executing various types of tests, including integration testing, UAT, functional testing, regression testing, and performance/load testing.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and executing performance/load testing scenarios using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, best practices, and industry standards.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience in the fintech or financial services industry is a plus.
• Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB, are desirable.