QA Engineer
Ascendion · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Design and implement software tests.
- Debug and define corrective actions for bugs.
- Review system requirements and track quality metrics.
- Perform regression and automated testing.
- Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment.
About the role
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our team. The QA Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions, reviewing system requirements, and tracking quality assurance metrics.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement tests, debug and define corrective actions.
- Review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics.
- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
- Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products.
- Monitor debugging process results.
- Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions.
- Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts.
- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
Required Skills:
- Proven work experience in software development.
- Proven work experience in software quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.
Desirable Skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player.
Education Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Key skills/competency:
- Software Quality Assurance
- Test Design
- Test Implementation
- Debugging
- Regression Testing
- Agile/Scrum
- Automated Testing
- SQL
- Scripting
- Performance Testing
Skills & topics
- QA Engineer
- Software Quality Assurance
- Test Design
- Test Implementation
- Debugging
- Regression Testing
- Agile
- Scrum
- Automated Testing
- SQL
- Scripting
- White Box Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Performance Testing
- Security Testing
- Software Development
- Computer Science
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your QA experience, testing methodologies, and tools used.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize experience with white box, black box, and automated testing.
- Quantify achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate impact on quality and bug reduction.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss SQL, scripting, and test strategies.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Highlight your analytical mind and attention to detail.
Technical preparation
Practice writing test plans and cases.,Build automated test scripts.,Review SQL queries and scripting basics.,Study QA methodologies and tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex bug you found.,How do you handle conflicting priorities?,How do you ensure test coverage?,Explain your problem-solving approach.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a QA Engineer at Ascendion?
- As a QA Engineer at Ascendion, you will design and implement tests, debug software, review system requirements, and track quality assurance metrics. You will also identify and document bugs, perform regression testing, and develop testing processes.
- What technical skills are essential for the QA Engineer role at Ascendion?
- Essential technical skills include a strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Experience with white box and black box testing, automated testing tools, SQL, and scripting are crucial. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development is also required.
- Does Ascendion offer opportunities for performance and security testing experience?
- Yes, experience with performance and/or security testing is considered a plus for the QA Engineer position at Ascendion, indicating potential growth in these specialized areas.
- What educational background is preferred for a QA Engineer at Ascendion?
- Ascendion prefers candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field for the QA Engineer role.
- How important are soft skills for a QA Engineer at Ascendion?
- Soft skills like excellent communication, attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving aptitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are highly desirable for a QA Engineer at Ascendion.
- What is the typical work environment for a QA Engineer at Ascendion?
- The QA Engineer role at Ascendion operates within an Agile/Scrum development process, emphasizing teamwork, fast-paced work, and collaboration to ensure software quality.