Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Matrix System; Karachi Division; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the IT sector is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring quality through rigorous testing and validation processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in software testing methodologies, automated testing tools, and SQL, coupled with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing and quality assurance methodologies.
• Knowledge of SQL and automated testing tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all SDLC phases and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Conduct document reviews and communicate issues effectively.
• Set up and maintain test lab configurations for testing.

Skills

Software Testing

Quality Assurance

SQL

Automated Testing Tools

Defect Tracking Tools

Object-Oriented Programming

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Selenium

WinRunner

Test Director

Emprix eTest Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Participate accordingly in all SDLC phases and accomplish assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in Application testing and Release Verification (testing, defect reporting, and post-fix bugs verification) to ensure successful task completion.
• Participate in formal technical reviews of artifacts (e.g. SRS, FS, DS, Installation Guides, etc.) generated at various phases of SDLC.
• Participate in Test Plan, Test Case, and Test Script development, maintenance, and execution.
• Conduct document reviews and communicate issues identified in the review to the respective document owner.
• Ensure appropriate resolution of issues identified in document reviews.
• Transfer application business and domain knowledge to Team Members.
• Perform R&D on new quality assurance & control methodologies and technologies.
• Set up, configure, and maintain test lab configurations to support various test scenarios and environments.

Job Specification

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience with software testing and quality assurance activities, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Working knowledge of SQL-Server or any other RDBMS and SQL language.
• Working knowledge of automated testing and defect tracking tools preferred (e.g. Selenium, WinRunner, Test Director, Emprix eTest Suite, etc.).
• Knowledge of any process model, e.g., ISO9001 or CMMI preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Software process Improvement and Project Audit.
• Knowledge of Software Configuration Management.
• Good understanding of object-oriented approach and programming skills.
• Understanding of software Bug Life Cycle.

Management/Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to convince and communicate with objectivity.
• Strong verbal and written communication & documentation skills.
• Healthy team spirit and ability to work under strict deadlines.

Location: Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan