Software QA Engineer

Job Overview:

The Software QA Engineer will lead and execute comprehensive testing initiatives across web and mobile platforms to ensure product quality, performance, and reliability. This role involves designing and automating test cases, managing QA workflows, and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. The position requires strong technical expertise in tools like Postman, JMeter, and scripting languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python), along with leadership in mentoring team members, improving QA processes, and driving continuous quality enhancement aligned with business goals. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and guide UI, API, and integration testing efforts using tools like Postman and SoapUI, ensuring seamless end-to-end validation.
• Define and implement performance testing strategies leveraging tools like JMeter, with an emphasis on optimizing system reliability and scalability.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship in scripting languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python), ensuring high-quality, maintainable automation code.
• Drive the creation and continuous improvement of test case design, execution strategies, and documentation for both web and mobile applications.
• Manage and track testing workflows through JIRA or similar lifecycle management tools, ensuring transparency and accountability across QA activities.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster and more reliable release cycles.
• Champion QA best practices, introduce new tools and frameworks as needed, and ensure alignment of automation strategies with long-term business and product goals.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills to anticipate risks, resolve complex testing challenges, and improve overall product quality.
• Experienced in leading and mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth within the QA team.
• Works closely with developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Actively contributes to Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives) with a long-term perspective on improving processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and critical thinking in resolving complex and high-pressure situations with patience and clarity.
• Proactive in identifying gaps and driving process improvements to strengthen QA standards and team efficiency.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a calm and solution-oriented approach in challenging circumstances.
• Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and gradually building automation capabilities to ensure sustainable quality growth.