SQA Engineer
Abacus
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Job Description
About Abacus
Abacus is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions. We focus on maintaining high-quality standards across all products by implementing structured and effective quality assurance practices to ensure client satisfaction.
Role Overview: SQA Engineer
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SQA Engineer with 0–1 years of experience to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is ideal for fresh graduates or early-career professionals who want to build a strong foundation in software quality assurance while working closely with experienced QA and development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute test cases, test plans, and test scenarios based on functional and technical requirements.
- Perform functional, regression, smoke, and basic performance testing.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and ensure adequate test coverage.
- Identify, log, track, and verify defects with clear reproduction steps.
- Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman.
- Assist in test automation efforts using tools like Selenium and support maintenance of automated scripts.
- Maintain QA documentation including test cases, defect reports, and test execution results.
- Participate in sprint planning, requirement reviews, and QA review meetings.
- Continuously learn and apply QA best practices, tools, and methodologies.
Qualifications & Skillset
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 0–1 years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, internships, or academic projects.
- Understanding of SDLC and STLC concepts.
- Basic knowledge of manual and automated testing techniques.
- Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, Python).
- Exposure to QA tools such as Selenium, JMeter, or Postman is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with new technologies and testing frameworks.
Key skills/competency
- Software Quality Assurance
- Test Case Execution
- Defect Tracking
- API Testing
- Manual Testing
- Test Automation
- SDLC/STLC
- Selenium
- Postman
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at Abacus
- Research Abacus's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight SQA, manual testing, and automation skills. Emphasize projects or internships demonstrating attention to detail and problem-solving.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail any academic or personal projects involving testing, defect identification, or use of tools like Postman or Selenium.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on SDLC, STLC, testing types (functional, regression), and basic programming concepts.
- Demonstrate strong communication: Be ready to discuss your collaborative experience and how you communicate technical findings and defect reports effectively.
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