Senior QA Engineer (Software Tester)

The Tester is responsible for ensuring software quality through both manual and automated testing, verifying that each product, feature, and system enhancement meets business requirements, technical standards, and user expectations.The role actively participates throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from requirement analysis, test design, and execution, to UAT support and post-go-live validation. 1. Test Planning & PreparationReview and analyze business requirement documents (BRD, BS, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria).Collaborate with Business Analysts to define the test scope and ensure all requirements are testable.Design test scenarios and test cases based on business logic and workflow specifications.Prepare test data and environment, including sample datasets and simulated user accounts.2. Test ExecutionConduct manual testing across different levels (Integration, System, Regression, UAT support).Develop and execute automated test scripts for regression and smoke testing (using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or Postman).Log and track defects using Azure DevOps or Jira, ensuring clear documentation of reproduction steps and impact.Collaborate closely with Developers to verify fixes and perform re-testing.3. Reporting & Continuous ImprovementProvide regular reports on test progress, coverage, and defect metrics to the Team Leader.Participate in all Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Retrospective).Propose improvements to testing processes, templates, and automation practices.Support UAT activities by preparing data, environment setup, and assisting end-users during testing.