QA engineer (Remote)

Overview

A QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through systematic testing and quality checks. This role involves designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions, and ensuring that products meet the company's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

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2. Test Planning and Development:
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4. Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests to ensure product quality.
5. Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
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7. Defect Identification and Reporting:
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9. Identify, record, document, and track bugs.
10. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
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12. Collaboration:
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14. Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and functionality.
15. Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
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17. Process Improvement:
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19. Develop and implement testing processes and strategies.
20. Recommend improvements and assist in implementing best practices for software development and testing.
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22. Quality Metrics and Reporting:
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24. Analyze test results and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
25. Prepare and present reports and metrics to stakeholders to communicate the state of product quality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
4. Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
5. Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
6. Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting.
7. Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.

Preferred Skills

1. Familiarity with Agile development processes.
2. Experience in using version control systems like Git.
3. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems.
4. Understanding of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.

Personal Attributes

1. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Effective communication skills to articulate complex ideas and processes.

Working Conditions

1. Typically works in an office environment or remotely, depending on company policy.
2. May require occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.

Career Path

1. Opportunities for advancement include roles such as Senior QA Engineer, QA Lead, QA Manager, or transitioning into development roles based on skills and interests