SENIOR QUALITY ANALYST

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Analyst with strong expertise in both Manual and Automation Testing. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of software products by designing and executing test plans, creating and maintaining automated test scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the highest standards of software quality. This position requires a solid understanding of QA methodologies, test automation frameworks, and hands-on experience in manual testing. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements and technical specifications. - Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure product quality. - Document, track, and report defects and issues found during testing, ensuring their timely resolution. - Collaborate with product managers, developers, and business analysts to clarify requirements and ensure that all scenarios are covered in testing. - Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning to ensure test coverage and high-quality product delivery. - Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test scripts using automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress). - Identify areas in the testing process that can be automated and recommend appropriate testing tools and frameworks. - Execute automated tests as part of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and ensure that results are reported accurately. - Review and refactor automation scripts for scalability, reusability, and efficiency. - Implement test strategies for both front-end and back-end applications, APIs, and web services. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks to ensure their robustness and longevity. - Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement - Ensure adherence to QA best practices, including testing standards, guidelines, and procedures. - Analyze testing results to identify patterns of recurring issues and provide recommendations for product or process improvements. - Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into build pipelines. - Mentor junior QA engineers in manual and automation testing techniques, test planning, and defect management. - Provide detailed feedback on product quality, highlighting potential risks or areas for improvement before production deployment. - Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in QA and test automation. Qualifications - Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). - 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in both manual and automation testing. - Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test processes, and tools such as Jira, TestRail, or equivalent. - Proven experience with automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. - Hands-on experience with API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured. - Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab. - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar) for writing automation scripts. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Experience with Agile methodologies and working in an Agile/Scrum environment. - Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Preferred Skills - Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus. - Experience with mobile application testing (both manual and automated). - Exposure to cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., AWS Device Farm, Sauce Labs, BrowserStack). - Experience with version control tools such as Git or Bitbucket. - Ability to work independently and lead QA efforts for larger projects. Key Competencies - Attention to Detail Ensuring that all potential issues are identified and addressed. - Technical Expertise Strong understanding of test automation tools and frameworks. - Problem-Solving Ability to analyze complex problems and devise effective solutions. - Collaboration Working well with other team members across development, operations, and business units. - Leadership Mentoring junior team members and taking ownership of QA processes.