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Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Application QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and experience in developing and executing test plans for web, mobile, and enterprise applications. As an Application QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in the software development lifecycle, working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet both user and business requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Test Planning and Strategy: · Design and implement comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases based on application requirements and use cases. · Identify testing priorities, dependencies, and risks, ensuring adequate test coverage. · Collaborate with the product team to understand business goals and ensure alignment of testing efforts. · Conduct detailed manual testing of web, mobile, and enterprise applications, focusing on functionality, usability, and performance. · Identify, log, and track defects using bug-tracking tools, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation of issues. · Perform regression testing to ensure existing features remain unaffected by new development. · Develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and performance testing. · Continuously improve automation frameworks and processes to ensure scalability and efficiency. 4. Performance and Security Testing: · Conduct performance testing to evaluate application behavior under high load and stress conditions. · Collaborate with the security team to perform basic security testing and identify vulnerabilities. 5. Integration Testing: · Test integrations between applications and other systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and functionality. · Validate APIs, data flows, and workflows to verify system-wide compatibility. 6. Quality Assurance Process Improvement: · Continuously review and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies to optimize efficiency. · Introduce new testing tools and techniques to ensure state-of-the-art QA practices. 7. Collaboration and Reporting: · Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and ensure quality standards are met. · Provide regular test progress reports, defect reports, and recommendations to stakeholders. · Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. 8. User Acceptance Testing (UAT): · Assist in organizing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that applications meet user needs. · Work with end-users to identify issues and ensure a seamless transition to production. Key Attributes · Attention to Detail: Ability to identify even the smallest issues that could affect application quality. · Analytical Mindset: Capability to understand complex systems and workflows to identify potential problem areas. · Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams effectively. · Adaptability: Ability to handle changing requirements and deliver results in a dynamic environment. · Problem-Solving: Proactively resolve issues and challenges during the testing process. Qualifications 1. Education: · Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. 2. Experience: · 4+ years of experience in application testing, including manual and automated testing. · Proven track record of working on large-scale web, mobile, or enterprise applications. · Experience in testing APIs and system integrations. 3. Skills: · Proficient in testing tools like Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Postman, or equivalent. · Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing techniques, and defect-tracking processes. · Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Trello, or equivalent. · Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or Java) for automation testing. · Understanding of database queries for validating data integrity during testing. 4. Knowledge: · Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. · Basic understanding of performance and security testing principles. · Experience with testing mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms.