QA Analyst

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for defining, implementing, and automating test plans to ensure software quality from the outset and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Key Highlights: 1. Define and implement comprehensive test plans throughout the software development lifecycle. 2. Develop and maintain automation frameworks for front-end and back-end. 3. Collaborate on development to proactively ensure code quality. Main Responsibilities: Test Strategy: Define and implement test plans (unit, integration, regression, and performance) across the software development lifecycle. Quality Culture: Work with the development team to ensure quality begins even before code is written. Automation: Develop and maintain test automation frameworks for front\-end and back\-end (APIs). CI/CD: Integrate automated tests into the deployment pipeline to ensure continuous and secure deliveries. Requirements: *Mandatory hard skills:* Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one language (e.g., Javascript/TypeScript, Java, Python, or C\#). Automation Frameworks: Solid experience with tools such as Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium. API Testing: Proficiency with tools like Postman. Agile Methodologies: Practical experience with Scrum and Kanban. Git: Advanced version control (branching, pull requests). SQL: Knowledge of databases for data validation. *Essential soft skills:* Proactivity: Ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions before bugs reach production. Critical Thinking: Question requirements and understand the business logic behind each feature. Assertive Communication: Ability to clearly translate technical issues for business stakeholders. Adaptability: Comfort working in dynamic IT consulting/service environments. Resilience: Maintain quality and focus even under challenging delivery deadlines. *Desirable hard skills (differentiators):* Performance Testing: Knowledge of JMeter or K6\. Cloud \& DevOps: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and platforms such as Oracle or GCP. Security: Basic knowledge of vulnerability testing (OWASP). Observability: Familiarity with monitoring tools such as ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, or Datadog. Expected academic background: Information Systems or Computer Science