Job Brief
As a Software Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of software applications through the development and execution of comprehensive testing strategies. You will identify software defects, analyze their root causes, and collaborate with development teams to enhance product quality. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of software testing methodologies to ensure that systems meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute detailed software test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using a bug tracking system, ensuring timely resolution by the development team.
- Conduct regression, integration, and system testing to verify modifications and ensure system stability.
- Participate in software design reviews to provide insights on functional requirements, product design, and operational characteristics.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive database of known defects and testing outcomes to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project schedules and deliverables.
- Provide recommendations for process and testing tool improvements to enhance software quality assurance practices.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Software Quality Engineer or in a similar software testing role.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.
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