QA Engineer

Position: QA Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities for QA Engineer

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
• Document software defects, and report defects to software developers.
• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
• Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
• Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
• Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
• Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
• Design or develop automated testing tools.
• Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
• Conduct historical analyses of test results.
• Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine the breakdown source.
• Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.

Qualifications for QA Engineer

• Extensive experience in software development and testing
• High proficiency in computer technology and programming languages
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Microsoft Windows
• In-depth understanding of Java, JavaScript, SQL, C++ and XML
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices, version control practices and defect management practice