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Quality Assurance/Test Developer

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IBM

Quality Assurance/Test Developer

Hyderabad, India

Introduction

Your primary role is to ensure the quality and reliability of the software through rigorous testing.This role requires a strong understanding of software development life cycles, testing methodologies, and quality assurance principles.

Your role and responsibilities

As a QA (Quality Assurance) /Test Developer you will be designing better ways to identify potential weak spots, inefficiencies, and issues within software systems. This position will work closely with development teams and other QA / Test engineers in the implementation and delivery of software products that meet rigorous quality standards, budgets, and timelines.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

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  • 5-10 years working as QA developer.
  • Proven experience in software testing, preferably in a role involving functional testing.
  • Strong knowledge of software development life cycles and testing methodologies.
  • Understanding of virtualization and containerization concepts like docker , Kubernetes etc.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python).
  • Skills on QA related work (test scripts, automation tools, use of selenium or similar tool)
  • Proficiency in using automated API testing tools like Postman.
  • Exposure to agile development, test management, continuous integration, continuous development environment (CICD) with tools such as: GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins etc.
  • This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and reliability of software products, ensuring they meet user expectations and business objectives. The Functional Test Verification Engineer plays a pivotal part in the software development process, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software.

Preferred technical and professional experience

  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and specifications.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases that cover all functional aspects of the software.
  • Utilize techniques such as boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and decision table testing to ensure thorough coverage.
  • Execute test cases and document results, including any defects or issues found.
  • Reproduce and isolate defects to ensure they are genuine and not environmental.
  • Work with developers to resolve identified issues and verify fixes.
  • Continuously improve automation frameworks to increase efficiency and coverage.
  • Maintain up-to-date test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality standards and testing strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, providing updates on testing progress, and reporting on defects and risks.
  • Propose and implement improvements to testing processes and tools.

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Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job ID: IBM-13674
Employment Type: Other

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