Software Quality Assurance Senior Specialist

Plano, Texas


Employer: Compunnel
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time

Job Description:

Testing Expertise:

Demonstrated ability to design and execute effective test plans.

Proficiency in creating comprehensive test cases for functional and non-functional testing.

Experience with various testing techniques, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and performance testing. 

Test Automation:

Strong expertise in using industry-standard test automation tools and frameworks like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or Cucumber.

Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

Documentation Skills:

Proficiency in documenting test plans, test cases, and defect reports accurately and clearly.

Strong ability to maintain organized and up-to-date documentation for future reference and knowledge sharing purposes.




Knowledge of Security Standards and Best Practices:

In-depth understanding of security standards like OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, or NIST guidelines.

Ability to assess and address potential security vulnerabilities in software applications.




Performance Test Scripting and Execution:

Proven ability to develop performance test scripts that accurately simulate user behaviour.

Experience in defining realistic performance scenarios, setting up test environments, and effectively executing performance tests.

Strong analytical skills to analyse performance test results and identify performance bottlenecks.

Implement QA best practices:

Recommend changes or improvements to existing processes, methods, and technologies that improve product quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in quality engineering practices to drive continuous improvement efforts.

Monitor and analyse quality metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Train and mentor junior quality engineers and provide guidance on quality assurance best practices.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs:

Understanding of RESTful API concepts, HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and how to consume APIs using tools like Postman.


Debugging and problem-solving skills:

Ability to troubleshoot and debug code, identify and fix issues, and find solutions to problems.


Testing and quality assurance:

Knowledge of testing frameworks like JUnit, or Selenium for writing and executing tests, as well as understanding the importance of code quality and test coverage.




Collaboration and communication:
Ability to work in a team, communicate effectively, and collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders.


Continuous learning mindset:

Eagerness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and best practices, as well as staying updated with the latest trends in software development.


Familiarity with Agile methodologies:
Understanding of Agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, including concepts like sprints, user stories, and backlog management.




Problem-solving and critical thinking skills:
Ability to analyse problems, break them down into smaller tasks, and come up with effective solutions.




Attention to detail:
Paying close attention to details, writing clean and maintainable code, and following coding standards and best practices.




Self-motivation and proactiveness:
Taking initiative, being self-driven, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve skills and contribute to the team's success.

Education: Bachelors Degree

Additional client information:

Created: 2024-06-13
Reference: N WDC4940787
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Plano
ZIP: 75093


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