Quality Assurance Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Test Strategy Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies incorporating both manual and automated testing approaches
• Create and maintain test plans based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements
• Define test scope, objectives, and success metrics for projects across web, mobile, and API platforms
• Establish and maintain quality gates and exit criteria for different stages of the development lifecycle
• Own regression test strategy, determining optimal balance between automated and manual testing approaches
• Conduct impact analysis when new features are introduced to assess testing implications

Test Automation & Execution

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for functional, regression, and integration testing
• Implement and maintain automated regression runs integrated into CI/CD pipelines, covering authentication flows, API endpoints, and critical user journeys
• Implement unit testing frameworks in collaboration with developers
• Execute manual exploratory testing to complement automated test coverage
• Perform cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive design testing
• Conduct API testing using appropriate tools and frameworks
• Execute performance and load testing for critical user journeys
• Test secure authentication and identity flows including OAuth, SAML, and Azure AD B2C implementations

Security & Compliance Testing

• Perform security testing using industry-standard tools and methodologies, aligned with OWASP Top 10 principles
• Validate multi-tenant environments for data isolation and role-based access control
• Conduct accessibility testing against WCAG 2.1 standards
• Execute compliance testing for GDPR, ISO standards, and other regulatory requirements
• Validate privacy and data protection requirements across applications

Quality Assurance Ownership

• Champion test automation best practices and continuous testing methodologies
• Manage defect lifecycle including logging, tracking, and verification
• Provide timely feedback to development teams through comprehensive bug reports
• Generate test metrics and quality reports for stakeholders
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Owners and Developers to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria
• Partner with UX/UI designers to ensure design specifications are testable
• Collaborate with developers to improve code quality and testability
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with clients

Essential Requirements

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2 years in test automation
• Strong experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#)
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, JUnit, NUnit, or similar)
• Solid understanding of API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, or similar)
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, K6, or LoadRunner)
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, or similar)

Security & Authentication Testing

• Experience testing secure login and identity flows (OAuth, SAML, Azure AD B2C)
• Familiarity with security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or similar)
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security principles and common vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of testing strategies for multi-tenant environments, including data isolation and role-based access control validation

Compliance & Accessibility

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and accessibility testing techniques
• Experience with compliance testing for GDPR and data protection regulations
• Familiarity with ISO standards relevant to software quality
• Experience validating privacy requirements and data handling practices

Domain Experience

• Proven experience testing responsive websites, web portals, and mobile applications
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, RESTful APIs)
• Experience with cross-browser and cross-device testing strategies
• Knowledge of mobile testing approaches (iOS/Android native apps and mobile web)
• Experience with cloud platforms and testing in cloud environments

Professional Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Tools & Technologies

Required Experience

• Project Management tools: Jira, Confluence, Trello, or similar
• Test Automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent
• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, or similar
• Version Control: Git/GitHub/GitLab
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Bug Tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent
   

What’s in it for you?

Prodo is a fun and friendly agency that has been around the block for 22+ years. But we're ambitious to innovate and grow further!

This is an exciting and rewarding role: we are looking for someone who not only meets the personal requirements but also matches our company values.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. Prodo is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.