Description
Designation : Senior Quality Analyst
Experience : 5+ Years
Industry : IT / Software Development
Role Purpose
Ensure delivery of high-quality software products by leading test planning, execution, and quality assurance activities across web, mobile, and API-based applications in Agile environments.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for software projects
- Perform manual testing using white-box and black-box testing techniques
- Design and execute automation test scripts using appropriate tools
- Conduct API testing and validate integrations with frontend applications
- Perform database testing to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Execute load, performance, and security testing as required
- Conduct mobile application testing across platforms and devices
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and resolve defects
- Participate actively in Agile and Scrum ceremonies
- Track, document, and report defects and test results clearly
- Ensure adherence to QA processes, standards, and best practices
- Support continuous improvement of QA frameworks and processes
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Quality and stability of software releases
- Test coverage across functional, integration, performance, and security areas
- Reduction in production defects and rework
- Timely completion of testing cycles aligned with release schedules
- Effectiveness of automation and regression testing
- Accuracy and clarity of test documentation and reports
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing
- Proven experience in both manual and automation testing
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
Skill Sets & Competencies
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Expertise in writing clear and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Hands-on experience with automation testing tools
- Experience in API testing, database testing, and integration testing
- Knowledge of load, performance, and security testing concepts
- Experience in mobile application testing
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
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