We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory tests to ensure product quality.

QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.)

The QA Engineer role is important in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs while being cost-effective. We'd like to meet you if you have an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to quality problems.

Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of the developmental process to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback

Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases

Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities

Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs

Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved

Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs

Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements

Monitor debugging process results

Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions

Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts

Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Requirements

Proven work experience in software quality assurance

Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes

Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases

Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing

Hands-on experience with automated testing tools

Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process

Experience with performance and security testing is a plus

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject