Sr QA Engineer
Nexttec Technology Outsourcing · Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
About the role
Lead and execute manual and automated testing strategies across the software development lifecycle. Design comprehensive test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure release readiness and quality.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and over 5 years of experience in software quality assurance. Proficiency in automation tools like Selenium and experience with API testing and SQL Server are essential.
Full description
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior QA Engineer to lead and execute both manual and automated testing strategies across our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in test case design, documentation, and defect tracking, with proven experience in collaborating closely with development and deployment teams. A mixed background in both manual and automation testing is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on product requirements and technical specifications.
- Perform manual testing for exploratory, regression, and UI validation scenarios.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar frameworks.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure test coverage and release readiness.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and product design reviews to provide QA input.
- Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like JIRA or Azure DevOps.
- Conduct post-release validation and support production issue triage when needed.
- Maintain clear and concise QA documentation, including test cases, test data, and test results.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance.
- Strong experience in manual testing, including exploratory, regression, and UAT.
- Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Postman).
- Proficiency in writing clear, maintainable test cases and test documentation.
- Familiarity with API testing (REST, GraphQL) and tools like Postman or Swagger.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
- Experience with SQL Server for data validation and test data setup.
- Understanding of security testing principles and secure coding practices.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests into GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
- Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Firebase).
- Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, SpecFlow).
- ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
