The Senior QA Engineer reports to the Software QA Lead. The Senior QA Engineer will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Reviews requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Is autonomous, performs and takes ownership of the testing activities with barely any guidance.
• Provides his/her analytical thinking and support to the team.
• Designs, develops and executes automation scripts using defined tools.
• Identifies, records, documents thoroughly and tracks bugs.
• Performs thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
• Monitors the process of fixing bugs and ensures the success of corrections.
• Investigates the causes of non-conforming software.
• Tracks quality assurance metrics like test execution progress, defect densities and open defect counts.
• Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Works on issues of limited to moderate scope.
• Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Raise flags to QA Lead on needs and opportunities for improvement of Quality practice.
• Collaborates with project management teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Follows process and documentation standards with the end goal of top-efficiency and quality.
• Evaluates and promotes teamwork, initiative, work ethic, values adherence and reports findings to discipline leads. 

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Desirable: Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems , Applied Computing, Software Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience as Software QA Engineer

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Good knowledge of information & communication technologies.
• Good knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
• Good knowledge of SQL and scripting.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to follow processes to ensure high-quality deliverables for the client. 
• Proven acumen negotiation skills and proven ability to interact with senior-level employees