Senior QA Engineer - Manual & Automated Testing

As a Senior QA Engineer at Yassir, your primary responsibilities include reviewing technical documents and requirements, creating and executing both manual and automated test cases, analyzing test results, and documenting testing phases. You'll also be involved in regression testing, ensuring that the software meets our high-quality standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to troubleshoot and maintain quality.

To qualify for the Senior QA Engineer role at Yassir, candidates should have 2-4 years of hands-on experience in manual and automated testing, particularly on Android and iOS platforms. Additionally, a BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant field is preferred. Experience in Agile project management, QA methodology, and familiarity with testing tools like Postman and Xray are essential for this role.

Senior QA Engineers at Yassir will work with various testing technologies including automation frameworks, mobile testing tools for both Android and iOS, and API testing frameworks like Postman. Familiarity with test management tools such as Xray as well as scripting in BDD format is also vital. Knowledge of the Robot framework is a plus that can further enhance your contributions to the team.

Yassir fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture that emphasizes collaboration, growth, and innovation. Senior QA Engineers are supported through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and feedback, allowing them to enhance their skill set and adapt to new challenges. Moreover, with Yassir's mission to provide essential services across Africa, you’ll find that your work has a tangible impact, contributing to a greater cause.

At Yassir, the career progression for a Senior QA Engineer is promising. You'll have the opportunity to take on more responsibilities, lead testing initiatives, and mentor junior engineers as you grow. Additionally, with Yassir’s expanding portfolio and innovative projects, the scope for advancement is significant, allowing you to make impactful contributions to the company’s future while developing your career.

When answering this question, discuss various methods such as exploratory testing, user interface testing, and acceptance testing. Provide examples of how you've applied these in previous roles, emphasizing the importance of understanding user experience and ensuring software quality.

You can approach this question by explaining your process of analyzing requirements, identifying test coverage needs, and selecting the appropriate programming language and tools. Share examples of successful scripts you've developed and how they improved testing efficiency.

In your response, highlight specific instances of performing regression testing, describing methodologies used and the importance of verifying that bug fixes work without introducing new issues. Discuss the tools you used and how you documented your findings.

API testing is critical in ensuring that data exchange between services occurs as expected. Share your experience with frameworks like Postman, explaining how you approach API testing and the kind of issues you typically look for, ensuring all endpoints function correctly.

Effective communication with cross-functional teams is key to your role. Discuss your strategies, such as regular updates, utilizing project management tools, and ensuring all parties understand the testing requirements and outcomes for a collaborative workflow.

Share your positive experiences using Agile methodologies, detailing how they enhance collaboration and responsiveness to changes during the development process. Explain how Agile practices have helped you achieve better testing outcomes in your previous roles.

When managing tight deadlines, explain how you assess risk and impact to prioritize testing tasks effectively. Discuss your strategies for identifying critical features that need testing first and how you balance thoroughness with speed in your approach.

Relate a specific story about a challenging bug you encountered, addressing the debugging process you followed, the tools you employed, and the final resolution. Showcasing your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be beneficial.

Mention tools you're experienced with, such as Selenium for automated testing, Postman for API testing, or testing management tools like JIRA and Xray. Make sure to include how you’ve effectively used these tools in past projects.

Discuss your approach to writing test cases, stressing the importance of clear requirements, comprehensive coverage, and BDD format when designing them. Mention reviewing and updating test cases based on changes in the software or user requirements.