Job Description

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Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

is responsible for ensuring that a product or service meets the required standards of quality. This typically involves testing software, systems, or processes to identify defects or areas for improvement. The role varies across industries, but in software development, for example, it focuses on testing and validating applications, websites, and other digital products.

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Design:

Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product specifications and requirements. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand the functionality of the product.

Software Testing:

Execute manual and automated tests to ensure software functions correctly and is free of bugs. Perform regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Identify, document, and track defects in the product and communicate them to the development team.

Documentation and Reporting:

Write and maintain clear and concise bug reports, test cases, and test results. Generate test summaries, progress reports, and other documentation as needed. Provide feedback to development teams and stakeholders on quality issues and improvements.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams (developers, project managers, business analysts) to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle. Participate in design and code reviews to spot potential issues early.

Automation Testing (if applicable):

Develop and execute automated tests using testing tools like Selenium, TestComplete, or others. Maintain and update automated test scripts as needed. Monitor automated test results and investigate any failures.

Continuous Improvement:

Analyze root causes of recurring defects and suggest improvements to processes or development practices. Stay updated on industry best practices and new testing tools.

Customer Focus:

Ensure that the end-user experience is consistent and high quality, reflecting the expectations and requirements of customers.
Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Skills

: Proficiency with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail), and understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) may be required for automated testing.

Attention to Detail

: Strong ability to detect inconsistencies and defects in products.

Problem-Solving

: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues to determine root causes.

Communication Skills

: Clear and concise communication with developers, managers, and other stakeholders.

Experience

: Typically 2+ years in a QA role or relevant industry experience.

Knowledge of SDLC

: Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), or Waterfall models.
Desired Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Experience with mobile or web application testing.
QA Analysts play a critical role in maintaining the quality, reliability, and performance of products, helping to prevent costly issues from reaching the end users.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,000.00 per month