
Lead Quality Engineer
- Test Automation
- Rally
- SOAP
- SQL
- Machine Learning
- Agile
- AWS Cloud
- AI
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Job Description: QA Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail‑oriented QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate will have experience in both manual and automated testing, a solid understanding of QA methodologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
·               Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and standards
·               Review product specifications and user stories, translating them into detailed test plans and comprehensive test cases
·               Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and business analysts to plan and define quality testing for user stories throughout sprint cycles
·               Execute test runs and document results thoroughly
·               Prepare clear, comprehensive notes and communicate findings to the development team
·               Perform retesting to ensure defects are resolved and the product is ready for Product Owner acceptance
·               Conduct regression testing to ensure scheduled deployments do not impact existing functionality
·               Identify areas suitable for test automation and recommend effective solutions
·               Support continuous improvement initiatives across QA processes and team practices
·               Utilize tools such as Rally to manage test cases and track defects
·               Perform and document root cause analysis on identified defects
·               Test RESTful and SOAP APIs to validate integration and backend behavior
·               Apply strong SQL skills to query, validate, and analyze complex datasets, supporting backend and data‑driven testing
Required Skills & Experience
·               Experience with Generative AI development tools
·               Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
·               High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
·               Experience working within Agile development teams
·               Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new products and technologies
·               Proven experience translating requirements into clear, actionable test cases
·               Strong communication skills with excellent documentation capabilities
·               Experience working with databases, strong SQL proficiency, and hands‑on automation testing skills
Nice to Have Skills
·               Demonstrate hands on experience with AWS cloud services
·               Perform API automation
·               Hold mainframe experience to support testing of legacy and core systems
·               Develop automation frameworks for Regression and Smoke test suites
What We Offer
·               Opportunity to work on advanced cloud automation and AI technologies
·               Collaborative and innovative work environment
·               Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
·               Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
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