Quality Assurance Engineer - Functional Testing

Key Accountabilities
 Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and other stakeholders to understand software requirements and use cases.
 Design and develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional testing.
 Execute functional and regression tests to identify defects, ensure proper functionality, and validate user expectations.
 Report and document defects using issue tracking tools, including steps to reproduce and detailed descriptions.
 Participate in the continuous improvement of QA processes, methodologies, and best practices.
 Provide feedback on software design and functionality to improve user experience and application quality.
 Conduct exploratory testing to uncover potential usability and functional issues.
 Collaborate with automation engineers to identify opportunities for test automation and develop automated test scripts.
 Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in testing techniques, processes, and tools.
 Keep abreast of. industry trends and best practices in functional testing and quality assurance.

Key Performance Indicators
 Timely completion of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
 Effective identification and reporting of defects and issues.
 Successful collaboration with development teams for defect resolution.
 Adherence to established QA processes and methodologies.
 Contribution to the improvement of QA processes and practices.
 Progression of junior QA engineers" skills and knowledge.
 Participation in project meetings and timely communication of testing progress.
 Consistency in maintaining accurate testing documentation.

Key Interactions
 Business Analysts
 Software Developers
 QA Manager or Lead QA Engineer
 Product Managers
 Project Managers
 Automation Engineers

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge :
 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 4 to 5 years of experience in functional software testing.

Minimum Experience
 Extensive experience in designing and executing functional test cases for software applications.
 Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
 Experience with testing tools and issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
 Previous involvement in mentoring junior QA engineers or team members.
 Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Job Specific Skills
 Proficient in creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional testing.
 Solid understanding of QA processes, methodologies, and best practices.
 Excellent communication skills for reporting defects and collaborating with development teams.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify software defects.
 Attention to detail and accuracy in documenting test results and defects.

Core Competencies
 Collaboration and teamwork for effective communication with cross-functional teams.
 Time management and multitasking skills to meet testing deadlines.
 Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities.
 Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and testing practices.
 Leadership qualities to guide and mentor junior QA engineers.

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