Kickdrum - Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Performance Testing (4-10 yrs)

Job Description :

Kickdrum is looking for a Senior QA Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products. This position involves mentoring junior team members, driving advanced quality assurance strategies, and implementing robust testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Collaborate with developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria, validate software features, and ensure smooth API integrations.

2. Conduct comprehensive testing, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.

3. Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring timely resolution.

4. Lead automation efforts for web and API testing, enhancing automated scripts for CI/CD pipelines.

5. Implement advanced testing methodologies, tools, and processes to improve QA practices.

6. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior QA team members, supporting their growth in manual and automated testing.

7. Assess risks, prioritize testing activities, and deliver insights on software quality.

Requirements :

1. Educational Qualification : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

2. Proven experience in software quality assurance, with 3 to 6 years of relevant expertise.

3. Strong understanding of testing methodologies, processes, and tools.

4. Proficient in creating detailed test plans and cases.

5. Hands-on experience with test management tools, defect tracking systems, and automated testing frameworks and CI/CD tools.

6. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.

7. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.

8. A self-motivated team player with a strong collaborative mindset.

This role offers the opportunity to lead testing efforts, mentor team members, and drive the quality assurance strategy for cutting-edge software solutions.