Senior QA Specialist

• Demonstrated working knowledge of modern software development lifecycles
• Experience testing GUI applications, web services and/or web applications (backend and frontend)
• Proficient in backend testing including writing SQL queries for testing data integrity
• Develops Test Approach, Test Plan, Test Schedule, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases based on requirements
• Analyzes requirements, coordinates with BA’s / Subject Matter Experts.
• Identifies test conditions and / or creates test cases.
• Conducts and/or participates in peer reviews of test cases and test plans.
• Creates / Condition’s test data for test execution.
• Provide test execution summary/updates
• Participate in peer reviews, testing process improvements, and other testing related activities.
• Execute Manual Tests, also ability to Update / Maintain and execute automated tests scripts
• Collaborate with development teams to identify, document, and resolve bugs and issues during the software development lifecycle
• Generate and deliver detailed test reports to stakeholders, summarizing results and providing actionable recommendations
• Validates release notes.
• Identifies and reports risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust to meet the needs of the audience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software quality assurance or quality engineering
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies
• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Selenium or equivalent frameworks
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as JavaScript for test automation
• Hands-on experience with Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting

Originally posted on Himalayas