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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Description

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We are looking for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software products by developing and executing exploratory and automated tests. You will be tasked with designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions, and tracking quality assurance metrics. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in executing test cases and are passionate about quality, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

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  • Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
  • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
  • Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
  • Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
  • Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
  • Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
  • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
  • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
  • Monitor debugging process results
  • Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions

Requirements

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  • Proven work experience in software development
  • Proven work experience in software quality assurance
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
  • Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
  • Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
  • Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your experience with automated testing tools?
  • How do you handle the debugging process?
  • What methodologies do you use in software QA?
  • Can you explain your experience with both white box and black box testing?
  • How do you handle non-conforming software?