QA Analyst III

Job Title: QA Analyst III

Location: Hybrid, Richfield, MN

Duration: 12 Months with potential extensions

Skills: Cypress or Selenium (UI automation), manual + automation testing, API testing (Postman), Java or JavaScript scripting, JIRA and TestRail.

Tell us about your department:

The Search team will pioneer a groundbreaking AI-powered search platform, establishing new benchmarks in the industry for how users discover products. This includes developing and optimizing Search entry points, auto-complete features, search result and related pages, and other digital interfaces that leverage advanced search capabilities. In addition, the team will have a strong connection to the Applied Machine Learning team, optimizing model-generated search results for existing and new Search experiences. As a result, the team will drive better search relevancy and improved conversion and engagement, all in support of top-line business growth.

Project Description:

Search team is seeking QAIII position to play a key role in delivering quality software products for Best Buy s Search Experience team. You will work with Product Managers, Other QA members, User Experience Designers, Architects, and other team members to modernize and build products that align to the product team s vision and strategy. The engineering of these products will leverage multi-cloud platforms, human centered design, Agile and DevOps principles to deliver industry leading solutions at high velocity with unrivaled quality. You will work on a team of talented software engineering professionals, leading by example, and mentoring others. All of this will be done by embracing inclusive behaviors, working through ambiguity, demonstrating a strong attention to detail, and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Position Summary/Job Description:

This job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and skills expected of a Senior QA professional (often designated as QA III) with expertise in both manual and automated testing.

This role requires a balance of strong analytical skills, attention to detail, leadership, and a commitment to quality in the software development lifecycle.

The QA III role encompasses leading QA activities, designing and executing test strategies, and performing both manual and automated testing.

This includes identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps, as well as managing test environments and data.

Collaboration with development and product teams is essential to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Additionally, the role involves improving QA processes, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, mentoring junior staff, and reporting on testing progress and metrics.

Test Planning and Design: Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements and specifications to cover various functionalities and scenarios.

Test Execution: Conduct manual and automated testing across different web view (Small view, large view) and devices to identify bugs and inconsistencies.

Defect Management: Log and track identified defects using a defect tracking system, providing detailed descriptions and reproducing steps to facilitate issue resolution.

Regression Testing: Verify that bug fixes do not introduce new issues and maintain product stability.

Reporting and Analysis: Summarize test results, analyze trends, and present findings to stakeholders to inform decision-making.

Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to understand requirements, identify root causes of issues, and prioritize fixes.

Quality Assurance Standards: Adhere to established quality assurance methodologies and best practices

Skills Overview:

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Automation Tools: Cypress, Selenium and Postman - 5-7 years

Test Tools: JIRA and TestRail, GitHub Actions and Cloud Platforms - 5-7 years

Scripting Languages: Java and JavaScript 5+ years

Agile Project Development Methodology - 5+Years

Excellent communicator

Should be able to execute big program Integration Program Testing (IPT) - 8+ years

Understanding of different testing methodologies (functional, regression, performance, usability) - 10+ years

What are some preferred/nice to have skills the manager is looking for?

Along with Manual Test lead skills candidate should have UI and App Automation skills. Experience with Playwright

Interview Process Overview:

90 mins technical interview