Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Job Overview:

Under broad guidance, the Senior Software QA Engineer executes and verifies software application tests to ensure high-quality delivery of healthcare technology solutions. This role emphasizes risk assessment, QA documentation, and continuous improvement of testing methodologies in an Agile environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Requirements Analysis: Analyse business and functional requirements for completeness and derive comprehensive test cases.
• Test Planning: Define and maintain master test plans outlining overall testing strategy.
• Test Case Design & Execution: Design, develop, and execute test cases, test scripts, and scenarios based on application requirements.
• Manual & Automated Testing: Perform both manual and automated testing to validate functionality, usability, and reliability.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, track, and manage defects; collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Validation & Documentation: Execute test scripts, document validation results, and maintain QA artifacts (test plans, execution reports).
• Test Results Analysis: Analyze test outcomes, provide insights, highlight risks, and report quality metrics.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk evaluations during test cycles and document lessons learned post:release.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure systems meet organizational quality standards and user
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Communication of Outcomes: Effectively communicate test results, risks, and issues to internal teams and management.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve QA processes, methodologies, and testing practices.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Hands-on experience in designing test plans, test cases, and executing test strategies
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools
• Proven ability to analyze requirements and identify gaps or inconsistencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and isolate defects
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Proficiency in API testing methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality software

Core Technical Skills

• Manual Testing: Designing and executing test cases, validating functionality and usability.
• API Testing: Using tools such as Postman or SoapUI to validate APIs.
• Performance Testing: Familiarity with JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Defect Tracking Tools: Proficiency with Jira or similar platforms.
• Test Management Tools: Hands:on with tools like TestRail, Zephyr, or HP ALM.
• SQL and Databases: Writing queries for data validation and backend testing.

Process & Methodology Skills scripting.

• Agile Methodology: Working in Scrum/Kanban environments, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• SDLC Knowledge: Understanding software development stages and QA’s role in each.
• Requirements Analysis: Ability to interpret business/functional requirements and
• Risk Assessment: Identifying potential quality risks during test cycles.
• QA Documentation: Creating test plans, execution reports, and maintaining test artifacts.

Bonus (Good to Have)

• Exposure to security testing practices
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#
• Experience working in the healthcare domain, especially with US healthcare systems
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations such as HIPAA
• Experience with healthcare claims or payment processing systems
• Experience with frameworks/tools like Selenium, Cypress, or similar.