Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Intermediate QA Engineer to join our team. You will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing, implementing, and executing test plans. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of software testing principles, automation frameworks, and defect tracking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts (manual and automated).
• Identify, document, and track software defects using a defect management tool.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Conduct regression, performance, functional, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Implement and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Analyze test results, identify patterns, and work closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with QA best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings in an Agile environment.

Key Requirements:

Experience: 3+ years in software testing, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test plans, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar).
• Familiarity with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, etc.).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins, or similar).
  Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in performance testing (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of security testing best practices.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).