Software Quality Engineer

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: - Primary responsibility is to ensure high quality software solutions as a contributing member of a highly motivated team of Engineers. This individual will serve the SW Quality Engineer role on an Agile team. Responsibilities include but not limited to: - Plan and Conduct testing of NCRs product software systems, subsystems, and components - Apply test methodology, processes, procedures, standards and tools used by team. - Exhibit a good understanding of Software Development and Quality Assurance best practices - Co-ordinate cross-team test activities - Experience in writing Test Automation Scripts and Test Automation Keywords - Perform manual functional and regression testing - Perform volume, performance, reliability testing either Manually or Using Tools and Scripts - Ensure high quality software which meets requirements - make sure every feature has clearly defined acceptance criteria and is well tested using documented test scripts. Full test coverage against requirements is expected - Record, maintain, and archive test results - Conduct tests ranging from hardware component level to the full solution - Install and configure test environment including hardware and software components - Design and develop test scripts which facilitate re-use of test scripts and components - Record and track all issues uncovered during requirements review or testing and follow through to resolution. Utilize software based system maintenance and tracking tools for test cases and defects - Create accurate estimates of work efforts and meet project deadlines - Assist others in estimating task effort and dependencies, responsible for team commitments within the Sprint. - Monitor test execution progress and provide metrics and reports to management - Manage physical and virtual lab environments - Applies good debugging and troubleshoot techniques to assist Developers with isolating the problem and determining the solution - Review and provide input for technical documentation, user help materials and customer training - Stays current with technology and/or test practices and disseminates knowledge to team members, forms best practices BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent experience - 5+ years of Relevant Industry Experience in Software Testing - Knowledgeable in software testing concepts and methodology. Relevant or related experience in software or firmware testing - Relevant or related experience in software or firmware testing. Experience in desired technology. - Ability to identify, debug and clearly articulate software defects - Experience in enterprise software testing - Experience in developing Functional, Integration and end-end scenario test cases to validate business, system and operational requirements - Demonstrate strong troubleshooting techniques and problem solving skills - Able to constructively voice opinions, adapt to changing requirements, and provide frequent status updates - Experience with tools such as QC, JIRA. - Experience with Test Automation Tools like - QTP, Selenium, Silk Test, Appium, Postman etc. - Experience with Performance Tools like JMeter, Load Runner - Knowledge of IT systems & installation (Windows and/or Linux, TCP/IP) - Have a strong desire for quality, and an attention to detail - Ability to work effectively in a team environment composed of peers and cross-functional members worldwide - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical co-workers - Ability to take initiative and be a self-starter - Judgment skills are needed to assess high-risk areas of an application on which to focus testing efforts - Ability to understand customer needs or expectations; business requirements and technical requirements - Highly skilled communicator with the ability to mentor and influence others. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Worked in any Software Development Life Cycle model and desirable working in Agile environment - Knowledge of software development standards and protocols. - Experience with tools mentioned above - Six Sigma Green or Black Belt CI Certification - Certifications - ISTQB etc