Sr. Quality Analyst

As a Senior Quality Analyst, you will lead the quality assurance process to ensure we deliver reliable, secure, and user-friendly solutions. This role is a blend of strategy and execution, where you will design and execute robust test strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes. Your focus will be on maintaining a high-quality standard for our web applications, mobile apps, and APIs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on product requirements and specifications.
• Execute manual and automated tests to ensure the quality of web applications, mobile apps, and APIs.
• Identify, document, and track bugs using bug-tracking tools, collaborating with the development team for resolution.
• Analyze defects to identify areas for improvement in testing processes or product features.
• Conduct functional, regression, performance, and security testing to ensure high-quality releases.
• Implement and maintain automated testing scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or similar.
• Monitor testing metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Suggest enhancements to the existing testing framework and tools for better efficiency and coverage.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and UX Designers to understand requirements and provide feedback.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to the agile development process.
• Mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance and support for skill development.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong familiarity with software quality assurance principles and processes.
• Proficiency in manual software testing methodologies and techniques.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• Proficiency in testing tools like Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and diagnose software issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in testing Learning Management Systems or similar educational platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and techniques (preferred).
• Experience with version control systems and continuous integration processes (preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent certifications (preferred).

Additional Information

Work Timings:

• 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM