Software Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Primary responsibility is to ensure high quality software solutions as a contributing member of a highly motivated team of Engineers. This individual will serve the SW Quality Engineer role on an Agile team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Plan and Conduct testing of NCRs product software systems, subsystems, and components
• Apply test methodology, processes, procedures, standards and tools used by team.
• Exhibit a good understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance best practices
• Co-ordinate cross-team test activities
• Experience in writing Test Automation Scripts and Test Automation Keywords
• Perform manual functional and regression testing
• Perform volume, performance, reliability testing either Manually or Using Tools and Scripts
• Ensure high quality software which meets requirements - make sure every feature has clearly defined acceptance criteria and is well tested using documented test scripts. Full test coverage against requirements is expected
• Record, maintain, and archive test results
• Conduct tests ranging from hardware component level to the full solution
• Install and configure test environment including hardware and software components
• Design and develop test scripts which facilitate re-use of test scripts and components
• Record and track all issues uncovered during requirements review or testing and follow through to resolution. Utilize software based system maintenance and tracking tools for test cases and defects
• Create accurate estimates of work efforts and meet project deadlines
• Assist others in estimating task effort and dependencies, responsible for team commitments within the Sprint.
• Monitor test execution progress and provide metrics and reports to management
• Manage physical and virtual lab environments
• Applies good debugging and troubleshoot techniques to assist Developers with isolating the problem and determining the solution
• Review and provide input for technical documentation, user help materials and customer training
• Stays current with technology and/or test practices and disseminates knowledge to team members, forms best practices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Relevant Industry Experience in Software Testing
• Knowledgeable in software testing concepts and methodology. Relevant or related experience in software or firmware testing
• Relevant or related experience in software or firmware testing. Experience in desired technology.
• Ability to identify, debug and clearly articulate software defects
• Experience in enterprise software testing
• Experience in developing Functional, Integration and end-end scenario test cases to validate business, system and operational requirements
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting techniques and problem solving skills
• Able to constructively voice opinions, adapt to changing requirements, and provide frequent status updates
• Experience with tools such as QC, JIRA.
• Experience with Test Automation Tools like - QTP, Selenium, Silk Test, Appium, Postman etc.
• Experience with Performance Tools like JMeter, Load Runner
• Knowledge of IT systems & installation (Windows and/or Linux, TCP/IP)
• Have a strong desire for quality, and an attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment composed of peers and cross-functional members worldwide
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical co-workers
• Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
• Judgment skills are needed to assess high-risk areas of an application on which to focus testing efforts
• Ability to understand customer needs or expectations; business requirements and technical requirements
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to mentor and influence others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Worked in any Software Development Life Cycle model and desirable working in Agile environment
• Knowledge of software development standards and protocols.
• Experience with tools mentioned above
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt CI Certification
• Certifications - ISTQB etc