Senior QA Engineer @ Cognyte
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Posted 18 days ago
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Senior QA Engineer
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by thoroughly analyzing customer requirements, creating and executing test plans, and identifying issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirement documents such as FRS and HLD.
- Create test plans and test cases.
- Run tests using various simulators and analysis tools.
- Identify issues and log bugs using specific tools.
- Perform tasks within project deadlines.
- Analyze quality risks and report QA activities and milestones.
- Participate in all QA activities throughout project stages.
- Attend meetings with customer representatives, architects, and developers.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience as a software tester with complex systems.
- Knowledge in SQL, Linux, and Wireshark.
- Experience testing with 3G, 4G, VoLTE and 5G (advantageous).
- Experience in testing IP protocols such as VOIP, TCP/IP, FTP (advantageous).
- End-to-end project responsibility and independent work style.
- Experience with QA methodologies and testing documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT.
- Strong understanding of client-server architecture and multi-system testing.
- Experience with Quality Center, JIRA or equivalent tools.
- Ability to multi-task, work in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
- Travel availability for short periods.
Key skills/competency
- QA
- Testing
- SQL
- Linux
- Wireshark
- 3G
- 4G
- VoLTE
- 5G
- IP protocols
How to Get Hired at Cognyte
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Cognyte's culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight QA and testing expertise.
- Emphasize technical skills: Focus on SQL, Linux, and Wireshark.
- Prepare examples: Demonstrate experience with complex systems.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review SQL queries and Linux commands.
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Practice using simulation and analysis tools.
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Study QA methodologies and documentation.
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Familiarize with IP protocols testing.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe teamwork under tight deadlines.
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Explain handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Detail independent problem solving experiences.
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Discuss communication with cross-functional teams.
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