Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Manual Testing

Description :

- Manual testing of our own software products.

- Execute exploratory and black box testing of applications.

- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.

- Develop and execute test scenarios according to application requirements.

- Estimate and prioritize own testing tasks.

- Troubleshoot issues.

- Report issues and update statuses in the reporting tool.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

- At least 5+ years professional experience in manual software testing

- Web testing.

- Json/XML files manipulation and understanding.

- Good technical skills in network communication.

- Deductive reasoning and critical thinking with ability to relate from end-user perspective.

- Experience analysing requirements and creating test cases.

- Experience using bug reporting tools JIRA preferred).

- Experience with Third Party tools for troubleshooting and testing.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (essential)

- Accessibility testing (desirable, not essential)

- ISTQB certification or similar (desirable, not essential)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

General Characteristics :

- Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.

- Uses advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.

- Works on major projects or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.

- Adopts a logical/methodical approach to work.

- Demonstrates cultural understanding.

Technical Ability :

- Structured thinker; demonstrates strong understanding of theory and applied bases in areas of expertise.

- Technically proficient and applies knowledge to determine approaches required to complete complicated projects.

- Performs competent analysis/design and contributes to complex projects with strong analytical skills and sound business thinking.

- Understands the bigger picture and able to develop/promote opportunities that mitigate risk

Managerial Accountability :

- May supervise staff as necessary to complete assignments.

- Reviews and provides critical input to project scope, budgets; schedules assignments.

- Prepares proposals for professional services and seeks funding for engineering projects/programmes.

Achieving High Performance :

- Receives minimal supervision and guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts; has significant latitude to work independently but may receive direction on unusual conditions and developments.

- Consistently delivers upon objectives; is tenacious and persistent with challenges.

- Uses effective processes to manage time and projects to budget (as applicable).

- Demonstrates an understanding of commercial issues and integrates into value added activities.

- Maintains internal and external customer focus as appropriate.

Collaboration/Teamwork :

- Possesses strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Demonstrates understanding of strengths and weaknesses of self and/or team.

- Able to represent the organisation in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering projects/assignments.