Senior QA Engineer -- Contract -- Dublin, OH

Job Title: Senior QA Engineer

Job Location: Dublin, OH

Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning and Design: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data based on requirements and user stories, ensuring thorough coverage and alignment with Agile principles.
• Test Execution and Defect Management: Execute test cases, identify and document defects, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues, ensuring timely and accurate defect reporting.
• Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using appropriate tools and frameworks, contributing to faster and more reliable testing.
• Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, providing feedback and insights to the development team.
• Performance Testing: Design and execute performance tests to ensure the application meets performance requirements and can handle expected loads.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and refine the QA process by identifying areas for enhancement, implementing solutions, and fostering improvements that drive more efficient and effective testing and release strategies.
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with the latest testing technologies and methodologies, and share knowledge with the team.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results.

Skills

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the testing life cycle.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Experience with various testing types (functional, integration, regression, performance)