A Sr. QA Engineer is responsible for creating test cases and executing them to identify issues with software before the product launch. He/she is responsible for identifying and analyzing any bugs and errors found during the test phase and documenting them for review afterwards. Overall, he/she is responsible for developing and running new tests, reporting on the results, and collaborating with software developers to fix program issues. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the software/product designers to determine quality assurance parameters. 
• Overseeing the reviewing of testing documents. 
• Defining and implementing the overall test automation strategy. 
• Identifying and selecting appropriate automation tools and frameworks based on project requirements. 
• Implementing testing procedures and overseeing the QA process. 
• Troubleshooting quality issues and modifying test procedures of the product. 
• Reviewing Quality Assurance reports and artifacts. 
• Plans, designs and executes test cases to confirm that functional test and performance requirements are met 
• Creates and maintains comprehensive test procedures for client-server applications from formal, written business requirements and standards documentation 
• Performs regression, functional, performance, load, stress, and integration tests to ensure product performance and integrity following documented procedures standards 
• Designs comprehensive test cases for manual testing. Executes system testing within QA environment(s) to validate defect fixes and functional enhancements to the system – using completed, comprehensive test procedures and supplemental test documentation 
• Performs black box testing 
• Performs white box testing and is able to comprehend; navigate within the database table structures 
• Translates UI and business requirements standards to the system under test 
• Create entry-level SQL queries involving multiple tables within the database structure 
• Participates in requirements reviews with business analysts, development teams and technical architects to ensure requirements are clear, concise and testable
• Uses defect-tracking tool to analyze, report, and track application defects and enhancement change requests

• Proven experience in software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Strong understanding of QA processes and the ability to create test plans. 
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing automated testing solutions. 
• Familiarity with both manual and automated testing approaches. 
• Ability to identify and report bugs effectively using bug tracking systems. 
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks is a plus 
• Managerial experience or QA Lead preferred. 
• Strong experience with QA process – evaluating and testing new or modified software programs 

Competencies and Soft Skills:

• Experience in software testing, conducting system and regression tests 
• Experience in working with Web Based and/or Client Server systems with the ability to write SQL scripts; must have the ability to analyze the logs to pinpoint the errors 
• General knowledge of automated testing tools 
• Ability to write entry-level SQL statements and use DB tools to query databases for data integrity 
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to project and team manage.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Technology (or related field of study) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 Years of experience as a QA engineer.