Overview

A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of software products. They play a critical role in detecting defects, verifying features, and improving the overall user experience by collaborating closely with development and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements.

Test Case Design: Write and maintain detailed test cases for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

Manual Testing: Execute test cases, report defects, and validate fixes to ensure software meets specifications.

Automated Testing: Create and maintain automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.

Bug Tracking & Reporting: Identify, log, and track defects using tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to clarify requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Continuous Improvement: Analyze testing processes and implement improvements to optimize efficiency and coverage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
Experience with manual and automated testing tools.
Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and database concepts.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
Knowledge of API testing using Postman or similar tools.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments.
Basic programming or scripting knowledge for test automation.
Responsibilities in CMS or Web Projects (Optional)
Validate content workflows, user permissions, and publishing processes.
Test integrations with third-party services like CRMs, e-commerce platforms, or analytics tools.
Ensure responsive design and accessibility standards across multiple devices.

Career Path

QA Engineers can advance to roles such as Senior QA Engineer, QA Lead, Test Architect, or QA Manager, often specializing in automation, performance testing, or security testing.

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