Software Quality Assurance Specialist (225-919)

As a Software Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. Your mission will be to evaluate software applications and systems to identify defects and verify functionality according to requirements. With a keen eye for detail, you will execute various testing processes and strive for continuous improvement in software quality. Collaborating with both development and testing teams, you will establish and implement testing protocols to ensure that software products meet the highest standards. This role requires a blend of technical skills and effective communication to manage test cases, report bugs, and provide actionable feedback to enhance product quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop testing procedures to evaluate software products effectively.
• Execute test plans and strategies for various software systems and applications.
• Identify, document, and report software defects to the development teams promptly.
• Work closely with developers to understand software functionalities and requirements.
• Ensure that software products meet the company's quality standards before release.
• Monitor and document the software development process to ensure compliance.
• Perform regression and functional testing to ensure existing functionalities remain unaffected.
• Develop automated tests to increase the efficiency of the testing process.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Continuously update testing processes based on industry standards and trends.
• Train team members on quality assurance best practices and testing protocols.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in software quality assurance or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Proficient in using testing software and tools, such as Selenium or JIRA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate defects effectively.