Sr. QA Engineer ( Manual) (Ahmedabad)

The QA Engineer handles all aspects of quality assurance relative to a complex, distributed software environment. This position works collaboratively to develop test scripts for system functionality that adheres to the manual testing. As a QA Engineer, you will be extensively involved in assuring quality with 100% coverage using agile practices like TDD (Test-driven development) / BDD (Behaviour-driven development) and manual testing. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Participate in Product & Projects kick-off meeting. - Read, understand and review software design specifications and product requirements. - Understanding test requirements and formulation of testing strategy. - Responsible for full functional test lifecycle, including writing, scripts, conditions and test documentation. - Check / Review the Test Cases / Test Script documents. - Ensure traceability of Test Cases / Test Script to requirements. - Responsible for the overall success of functional testing. - Perform QC/QA activities on multiple and simultaneous projects. - Execute testing for new applications, products and/or enhancements throughout their development life cycles. - Developing, implementing, and executing tests, analyzing test results and publishing test reports, and writing bug reports. - QA issue prioritization and resolution facilitation. - Document, implement, monitor and enforce all processes for testing as per standards defined by the organization. - Works on projects of moderate to high complexity that requires in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. - Ensure that testing activities will allow applications and products to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfil end user requirements and identify and resolve system issues. - Work with software architects, developers and business leaders throughout the software development life cycle to develop software functional test cases and test scripts. - Provide formal sign-off on all testing deliverables and testing events. Requirements TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED - Good knowledge of various Test Methodologies and Techniques (Black Box). - Experience with creating & execution of test scenarios and test cases. - Knowledge of Bug Tracking software like JIRA, QC or Mantis. - Strong understanding of concepts related to computer and network architectures, data structures and standard programming practices in an Agile setting. - Manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment of agile software development environment. - Use judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for successful results. - Work effectively with peers and supervisory staff. - Work effectively with limited supervision, and direction, and operate, drive results and set priorities independently. - Must be able to work on multiple complex projects, meet deadlines, and deal with conflicting priorities. Having the ability to multitask is a must. - Able to write and execute SQL queries. - Experience of Web Service/API testing. - Able to analyse applications logs for issues. - Knowledge of Linux or Windows Server is added advantage - 1 year minimum working experience in Selenium (Java) is added advantage. - Knowledge of Security testing and Performance testing is added advantage. SOFT SKILLS: - Good Communication skills and analytical skills. - Problem solving and decision-making skills. - Technical industry and ability to work independently as well team oriented. .