Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Design (25%): Analyze requirements and technical specifications to create test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with product goals and user expectations. Identify testing criteria and acceptance standards for features and applications.
• Test Execution (25%): Execute manual test cases to validate software functionality, usability, and performance. Perform regression, integration, and system testing to identify bugs and inconsistencies. Run automated test scripts where applicable and report results.
• Defect Reporting & Tracking (20%): Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla. Collaborate with developers to reproduce, prioritize, and resolve issues. Validate fixes through retesting and regression testing.
• Collaboration & Communication (15%): Work closely with development, product, and QA teams to ensure alignment on testing needs and timelines. Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Provide detailed and timely updates on testing progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement (15%): Stay updated with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and best practices. Contribute to the improvement of QA processes, tools, and workflows. Proactively identify areas for testing enhancement and propose solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in software testing, with exposure to both manual and automated testing. Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of scripting or programming languages (e.g., C#, Java or Python) for test automation. Experience with automated testing tools like Selenium or Playwright. Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter or K6) and security testing concepts. Understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git.
• Preferred Skills: Basic understanding of API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI. Knowledge of regulated industries such as healthcare or finance, with an understanding of compliance standards like HIPAA or FDA.