Job Description
Seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to lead and execute comprehensive testing strategies across multiple platforms. This role involves overseeing the entire testing lifecycle, from requirement analysis to post-deployment monitoring, ensuring software quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will work closely with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that meet business objectives and user expectations. Responsibilities include designing and implementing testing frameworks, identifying potential risks, and providing actionable insights to improve product performance and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage the entire testing lifecycle for software projects, including planning, coordination, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals and deliverables.
- Develop and execute detailed testing plans and strategies based on project requirements, ensuring coverage of functional, non-functional, and regression testing scenarios.
- Conduct interface testing to validate API compatibility, performance testing to ensure system stability under high loads, and security testing to identify vulnerabilities and implement protective measures across both APP and web platforms.
- Implement and maintain bug tracking systems, prioritize defects based on severity and impact, and oversee quality management processes to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Prepare comprehensive test reports, document test results, and communicate findings to stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging testing methodologies, and tools to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead code reviews and provide feedback to development teams to ensure adherence to coding standards and improve overall product quality.
- Design and maintain automated testing scripts using frameworks like Selenium or Postman to streamline testing processes and reduce manual effort.
- Coordinate with QA teams to ensure seamless integration of testing activities and maintain a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in requirement analysis sessions to identify potential test scenarios and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in software testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior testing role across web and mobile platforms.
- Expertise in manual and automated testing techniques, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing methodologies.
- Proficiency in testing tools such as JIRA, Selenium, Postman, and LoadRunner for bug tracking, test automation, and performance analysis.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile/DevOps practices to ensure testing integration with development processes.
- Ability to analyze complex systems and design test cases that cover functional, performance, and security aspects of software applications.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, document test processes, and present findings clearly.
- Problem-solving skills to identify root causes of defects and implement effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate test execution and defect reporting, minimizing risks to product quality.
- Team leadership skills to guide junior testers, mentor team members, and foster a collaborative testing environment.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing practices to ensure software quality at every stage of development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products through rigorous testing processes.
- Experience with test management tools and methodologies to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret test results and provide actionable recommendations for product improvement.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize testing tasks, manage deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Knowledge of security protocols and compliance standards to ensure software meets industry regulations and user privacy requirements.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript for automation and test case development.
- Experience with cloud-based testing environments and tools to support scalable and distributed system testing.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and evolving technologies while maintaining a consistent approach to quality assurance.
