Engineer, QA 1 1

The job responsibilities outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may evolve over time and be reviewed according to business needs.

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The position is directly responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and functionality of our software products. This role requires extensive experience in API and UI testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Agile methodologies. The role also requires extensive experience in QA methodologies, strong technical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Additionally, the role requires experience in AI testing methodologies to enhance test coverage and efficiency through AI-driven techniques.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Review requirements and specifications and define test conditions.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans and test cases.
• Work closely with the development teams to deliver business functionality on time with required quality that meets the acceptance criteria 
• Perform UI testing to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Implement and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to ensure code quality.
• Knowledge of AI techniques for test case generation, test optimization, and defect prediction
• Ability to design and implement AI-driven solutions for automated test case creation
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in internal and cross-team meetings, project scoping, functional reviews, Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues.
• Continuously improve QA processes and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Estimate and perform risk analysis for quality delivery 
• Prepare and present test reports and metrics to management.
• Perform other tasks as required

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in an agile, high-paced environment and deliver within tight timelines 
• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for the quality of the product
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take ownership and drive a task to conclusion without supervision 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex issues
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a “doer mentality” and willingness to go the extra mile 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 
• Fluency in spoken and written English with additional languages considered an asset 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Test Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with UI testing tools and frameworks.
• Strong knowledge in API testing and experience of working with REST and SOAP services, as well as understanding of SOA architecture.
• Experience in design and development of automated API tests using automation tools (e.g. Postman/Newman) across the application layers (Service/Data layers) and root cause analysis 
• Proficiency in Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Exposure of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) is a plus 
• Experience with SQL databases, including knowledge of T-SQL, writing SQL queries, stored procedures, and RDBMS, will be a plus.
• Experience with AI-driven testing tools
• Experience in integrating AI solutions into existing testing frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices.

Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.