Testing Engineer - Bengaluru, India - Programming

Description

Job Role: Testing Engineer (QA)

Location: Bangalore

Notice period : Immediate to 15 days

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Testing Engineer with 4-5 years of QA experience to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. As a Testing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing effective testing strategies to support the development and release of robust software applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Strategy:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test plans.
• Develop and implement effective testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications.

Test Case Design and Execution:

• Create detailed, comprehensive test cases based on functional and technical specifications.
• Execute test cases manually and/or using automated testing tools, ensuring thorough coverage of application features.

Automation Testing:

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for regression testing and continuous integration.
• Identify opportunities to enhance automation coverage and efficiency.

Defect Tracking and Reporting:

• Identify, document, and track defects through the entire testing life cycle.
• Provide detailed defect reports and collaborate with development teams to facilitate timely issue resolution.

Performance and Load Testing:

• Design and execute performance and load tests to assess system stability and responsiveness.
• Analyze and report performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of testing requirements.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and potential risks to project stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of professional experience in software testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Core Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
• Experience with API testing and familiarity with tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Critical for troubleshooting and innovative solution development.
• Effective Communication: Essential for clear internal and external stakeholder interactions.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.