Associate QA Engineer at Gurugram Full Time

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

o   We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled QA Engineer to join our dynamic team.

o   You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects, contributing significantly to the success of our products.

o   We value ownership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

o   You will be a key member of our engineering team, working closely with developers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software.

o   We encourage innovation and continuous learning within a supportive and collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Planning & Strategy

o   Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies, including risk assessments and test coverage analysis.

o   Collaborate with the development team to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability of features.

o   Participate in sprint planning and grooming sessions to provide valuable QA input.

Test Execution & Automation

o   Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit).

o   Perform manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and usability testing.

o   Analyse test results, identify, and document defects effectively using bug tracking tools.

Quality Assurance

o   Advocate for quality throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to release.

o   Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality risks.

o   Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.

Collaboration & Communication

o   Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and findings to the development team and other stakeholders.

o   Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

o   Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Data Analysis

o   Analyse test data and generate comprehensive test reports to track progress and identify trends.

o   Utilize data analysis techniques to improve test effectiveness and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

o   2+ years of proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar role in an agile development environment.

o   Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Technical Skills

o   Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).

o   Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.

o   Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Groovy).

o   Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.

Soft Skills

o   Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

o   Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

o   A strong work ethic, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

o   A passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry best practices.