Key responsibilities:
Develops and executes accurate test cases as per requirements, analyses results and raises issues within schedule
Actively participates in test planning by identifying testing requirements, scope and estimates
Ensures optimal test coverage comprising of positive, negative and exception scenarios
Logs defects with right priority, tracking them to closure and understanding the root cause for an issue
Provides quality assurance estimates for project planning purposes
Engages in both functional and non-functional testing
Participates in software design discussions, reviews and test strategy sessions
Identifies potential process improvement areas, suggests options and recommends approaches
Improves domain knowledge and understanding of testing process, delivery methodology, tools, etc
Mentors junior team members on applications and job functions
Highlights discrepancies in requirements and associated documentation
Creates and maintains QA and project documentation
Participates in communication with other departments to coordinate test and implementation activities
Manages the creation, deployment and strategic use of department test environments
Leads the process and test efficiency improvement initiatives
Participates in architecture and RADs reviews for new projects
Reviews test plans, test cases and results, as needed
Analyses problems reported in production application, identifies root causes and communicates results with appropriate stakeholders towards resolution