A QA engineer focuses on improving software Development processes and preventing defects in production.
Before a product launch, a QA engineer creates tests that reveal software flaws. These tests involve additional duties like creating and executing brand-new tests and communicating the results to stakeholders so they can work together to resolve any defects or issues with the application.
Preventing faults is the main duty of the QA Engineer. They are also in charge of finding and fixing any errors in the code before releasing it to the public. Such errors may be caused by a number of problems, including inadequate data input or an incorrectly designed interface element.
A good QA engineer is well-organized, capable of changing priorities, and extremely meticulous. They are adaptable enough to account for variations in various products or processes while managing to achieve a compromise between the ideal and a good-enough result.
Review technical design documents, requirements documents, and specifications to offer timely and insightful input.
Make test plans and test cases that are thorough, detailed, and well-organized.
Calculate, set priorities, organise, and plan testing activities Utilizing open source tools, create automation scripts and run them.
Find, note, carefully document, and track bugs.
After fixing bugs, thoroughly test the new code.
Create and use testing procedures for both new and existing products to satisfy customer needs.
To determine system needs, collaborate with internal teams (such as engineers and product managers).
Track the outcomes of the debugging procedure
Look into the reasons why non-conforming software exists, then teach users how to put the fixes in place.
Keep track of metrics for quality control, such as defect densities and open defect counts.
Keep abreast on new testing techniques and technologies.
Inquisitive.
Thorough.
Diplomatic.
Great communicator.
Creative.
Perspective.
Skilled.
Software development work experience that can be proven
Solid professional background in software quality assurance
Strong familiarity with software QA approaches, processes, and tools
Experience designing test plans and test cases that are clear, simple, and comprehensive
Hands-on expertise using automated testing tools and both white box and black box testing
Strong SQL and scripting skills Work experience using the Agile/Scrum development approach
An advantage is having knowledge of performance and/or security testing.
A Quality Assurance Engineer may work alongside a Design Engineer, who may assist to fix products and programs.
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Since 2019, there has been a favourable trend in the employment outlook for Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Testers. In that time, there have been 4.97 percent more jobs available nationwide, growing an average of 4.97 percent annually.
Aptech Computer Education, DadarDadar West, Mumbai.
Gratisol Labs, BangaloreShivaji Nagar, Bangalore.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
Arunodaya UniversityItanagar.
BigBoxx Professional Academy Chandigarh
Many platforms like Coursera, edx, udemy, etc offers online courses in this field.