Sr Qa Engineer (Remote)

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring adequate test coverage.
• Conduct various types of testing, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and usability testing, to identify defects and ensure the software meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with the development team to review requirements, design specifications, and technical documentation, providing feedback and ensuring testability.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using issue tracking tools, such as JIRA, and work closely with the development team to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and communicate findings to the development team to improve the overall quality of the software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and business analysts, to clarify requirements and resolve issues that may impact the quality of the software.
• Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test documentation, ensuring they are up-to-date and well-organized.
• Automate test cases and build test scripts using testing frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, Appium, or JUnit, to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Continuously improve the QA process by identifying gaps, suggesting process enhancements, and implementing best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software design, engineering, or computer science
• At least five years of proven work experience in software quality assurance.
• Fluent English, Arabic, and in oral and written.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience in manual testing, test case design, and test execution across various software platforms (web, mobile, desktop).
• Proficient in using testing tools and frameworks, such as JIRA, Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.
• Familiarity with test management tools and version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug software issues effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Relevant certifications in software testing, such as ISTQB, are a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills

Must have skills

• Test Planning
• Test Cases and Scenarios
• Functional Testing
• Manual Testing
• Gray Box Testing
• Black Box Testing
• Reporting
• Writing documentation
• Automation Testing
• API Testing

Good to have skills

• qTest
• TestRail
• White Box Testing
• TestLink
• Zephyr
• Postman/Newman
• Cypress
• Selenium IDE
• GitHub
• Agile development practices
• Scrum Management
• Waterfall model