Engineer II - QA Engineer (Automation)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in quality assurance, a proven ability to design and implement automation strategies. As a QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our products while mentoring junior team members and driving innovation in our testing processes. Experience in IoT, Grafana, and Android testing is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance Strategy:
• Define and implement comprehensive QA strategies, processes, and best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations, to ensure QA alignment with organizational goals.
• Automation and Tools:
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks to streamline testing processes.
• Select and implement appropriate testing tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Automate regression, performance, and functional tests, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Test Planning and Execution:
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure comprehensive coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Execute manual and automated tests, reporting and tracking defects to resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis on critical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to drive innovation in QA practices.
• Advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to QA standards and guidelines.
• Analyze and report on QA metrics to provide insights into testing effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Team Leadership:
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, encouraging professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role preferred.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with performance and security testing tools is a plus.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and environments, such as AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and database management (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proficiency in monitoring tools like Grafana.
• Experience with IoT testing and Android application testing.