Job Description
A Quality Analyst with a focus on Automation and Manual Testing is responsible for ensuring the quality of software products across web, mobile, and API platforms. This role involves implementing and executing test plans, both manually and through automated testing tools, to identify and address defects. The Quality Analyst will also be proficient in database testing, ensuring the integrity and reliability of data interactions within the system.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Execution:
Execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications.
Conduct manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure software quality.
Perform regression testing to validate resolved defects and ensure new features do not introduce new issues.
Automation:
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium.
Implement and integrate automated tests into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Identify areas for automation within the testing process to improve efficiency and coverage.
Manual Testing:
Execute manual test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
Document and report defects, providing detailed information for developers.
Conduct exploratory testing to identify unforeseen issues.
Web, Mobile, and API Testing:
Perform end-to-end testing of web and mobile applications.
Validate API functionality and integration points.
Ensure compatibility across different browsers and mobile devices.
Responsibilities
Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and user stories.
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings to provide QA insights and updates.
Communicate effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure a smooth development process.
Defect Management:
Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
Prioritize and escalate critical defects as necessary.
Verify defect fixes and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and practices.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in QA and software testing.
Provide feedback and suggestions for enhancing product quality and user experience.