Quality Assurance Engineer

A quality assurance engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software products through rigorous testing and validation processes. This role involves identifying bugs and issues, suggesting improvements, and working closely with the development team to enhance the overall user experience.

Quality Assurance Engineer job description template

We're seeking a detail-oriented quality assurance engineer who thrives on ensuring software meets the highest standards. This role combines analytical skills and problem-solving to contribute to the development of flawless products.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and execute test plans and test cases based on product requirements and specifications

  • Identify, document, and track defects and issues using bug tracking tools

  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to resolve identified issues and ensure effective testing coverage

  • Perform regression testing to ensure new features and updates do not negatively impact existing functionality

  • Analyze test results and provide constructive feedback to enhance product quality

  • Stay informed about the latest testing methodologies and tools to implement best practices in quality assurance

Requirements and skills

  • 1+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance

  • Experience with testing web and mobile applications, both manually and using test automation tools

  • Good understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies

  • Knowledge of scripting languages for test automation is a plus

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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