Job Description

Key Responsibilities:Test Planning and Design:

• Develop detailed test plans and test cases based on requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
• Design and create automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Define and implement test strategies for functional, regression, performance, and other types of testing.

Test Execution:

• Execute manual and automated test cases, documenting results and identifying defects.
• Conduct various types of testing, including unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Validate and verify software functionalities to ensure they meet specified requirements.

Defect Management:

• Identify, report, and track defects using defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Retest resolved defects to confirm the effectiveness of fixes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and provide feedback on quality issues.
• Communicate test progress, results, and any quality concerns to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test cases, test scripts, and test results.
• Create and update testing documentation, including test plans, summaries, and quality reports.
• Ensure all testing artifacts are properly stored and managed.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze test results and metrics to identify areas for improvement in the testing process.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to software testing and quality assurance.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.

Technical Skills:

• Utilize and manage test environments and test data.
• Work with various testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, LoadRunner, JIRA).
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential risks to product quality.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Mentoring and Training:

• Provide guidance and training to junior QA team members.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the QA team and across the organization.

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