Software QA Engineer

Department: Quality

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: India/Hyderabad

Key Responsibilities

• Manual testing of company software products
• Execution of exploratory and Black Box testing of applications
• Carryout thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and execute test scenarios according to application requirements
• Estimate and prioritise own testing tasks
• Troubleshoot issues
• Report issues/escalate as necessary and update status in reporting tools.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• ISTQB Certification or similar (desirable)

• Minimum 5 years software QA experience
• Web testing
• Accessibility testing (desirable)
• Json/XML file manipulation and understanding
• Basic technical skills in network communication
• Experience analysing requirements and creating test cases
• Experience using bug reporting tools (JIRA preferred)
• Experience using Third Party tools for troubleshooting and testing
• Ability to analyse and find root causes of failures detected in the tests (QA management system).
• Proficient with basic quality tools such as DFMEA, problem solving, Fish Bone, DOE, 8D etc
• Familiar with software testing methodologies.
• Excel, VBA macro skills experience desirable
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills in English (required)

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and skills in specific area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.

• Structured in their thinking with good understanding of theory and applied bases in areas of competence.
• Technically proficient and applies knowledge to determine correct approach required to complete projects.
• Typically performs analysis, designs and/or supports one or more complex components; good analytical skills and business thinking.

• May assign tasks/direct associate engineers and technicians.
• Plans and co-ordinates detailed aspects of engineering project work.
• May assist with and/or prepare project scope, budget, and schedules assignments.

• Receives general direction for key objectives.
• When necessary, receives guidance on unconventional or complex problems.
• May receive direction on modified techniques and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.

• Demonstrates a good level of written and verbal communication skills; adapting approach/style to different situations/audiences.
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Well respected among peers.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering requirements.

• Watches trends to offer innovative ideas and solutions for projects.
• Effectively identifies issues and evaluates implications.
• Able to identify improvements in methodology and processes and implement as appropriate.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the behaviours and principles that guide desired actions.
• Uses sound judgement to provide timely and appropriate decisions.
• Bases judgement on analytical thought and interpretation of circumstance.
• Champions ethical behaviour.
• Is a trusted member of the team.

• Uses logical reasoning to break down and work through a situation/problem to arrive at an outcome; solving complex problems with minimal guidance.
• Able to provide guidance/lead on matters where problem solving expertise is needed; taking ownership of the analysis of requirements needed to bring resolution.
• May be called on to provide input into problem solving in other teams.

• Adapts to change and looks towards developing skills and processes.
• Takes on stretch assignments; anticipating change and trends which may affect ability to deliver.
• Understands how the team contributes to achieving business/financial goals.