Software Quality Assurance Engineer – III

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex software systems.
• Develop, maintain, and improve automated test frameworks and automated regression test suites.
• Perform functional, integration, system, exploratory, regression, API, database, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and help drive resolution of software defects through effective collaboration with development teams.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of quality issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure quality is built into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into deployment workflows.
• Develop meaningful quality metrics, test reports, and release readiness assessments to support informed decision-making.
• Support software verification and validation activities for regulated products, ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and technical discussions to proactively identify quality risks.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote software quality best practices across development teams.
• Continuously evaluate emerging testing technologies and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and automation capabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification is considered an advantage.
• Strong experience with manual and automated software testing methodologies.
• Experience with one or more test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Tricentis Tosca.
• Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Java, or Java Script.
• Experience testing REST APIs, backend services, databases, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and Dev Ops practices.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, or Git Hub Actions.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure Dev Ops Test Plans, ALM/Quality Center, or q Test.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), containerized applications, and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of software verification and validation practices within regulated environments, including Gx P, FDA, or ISO-compliant development processes.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Load Runner is desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead testing initiatives, and influence quality practices without direct authority.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones.
• Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing comprehensive test strategies and automated testing frameworks, ensuring software quality through effective collaboration and adherence to regulatory standards.

Proficient in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and mentoring junior QA engineers to promote best practices.

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