Software QA Tester

As a Software QA Tester, your main responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, manual test execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and track software defects. You'll also be involved in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of technical documentation.

To qualify for the Software QA Tester position, candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related experience in software testing. Additionally, familiarity with medical imaging testing methodologies and proficiency in tools like Postman, JMeter, and automation testing platforms are highly desirable.

Our Software QA Testers commonly utilize tools such as JIRA for defect tracking, Postman and JMeter for API testing, and test automation tools like Selenium. Knowledge of SQL/MySQL and project management platforms like GitHub is also beneficial.

Collaboration is key for a Software QA Tester in our organization. You will work closely with product teams, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology departments to ensure testing aligns with project goals and that any identified issues are addressed promptly, fostering a continuous improvement mindset.

The salary range for a Software QA Tester at our company is between $46,500 and $77,000 a year, depending on experience and qualifications. We believe in compensating talent fairly as part of our commitment to attracting the best professionals in the field.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you executed manual tests. Discuss your approach to developing test cases, performing different types of testing like smoke or regression, and how you documented defects effectively.

Share your knowledge of methodologies such as GAMP5 and ISO62304. Discuss how these have influenced your testing practices and any specific experiences you've had in applying them.

Explain your approach to prioritization based on risk assessment and project deadlines, including tools you utilize to stay organized and how you communicate status to your team.

Talk about the automation tools you're proficient in, such as Selenium or UI Vision. Illustrate a scenario where you wrote test scripts and the impact that automation had on efficiency or accuracy.

Discuss your experience in engaging developers in the QA process, including regular stand-ups, code reviews, and utilizing feedback loops to enhance software quality while fostering a team culture of quality assurance.

Provide examples of typical defects you've identified, their impacts on users, and how you reported and tracked these defects using JIRA or similar tools to highlight your problem-solving capabilities.

Explain how you have integrated testing activities within Agile frameworks, your role in sprint planning, and how you ensure that testing is a continuous part of the development lifecycle.

Talk about strategies you use to develop thorough test cases, such as requirement traceability, risk analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that all areas of functionality are considered.

Outline your protocol for handling serious defects, including how you document the issue, escalate it to the appropriate channels, and ensure timely communication with the development team for quick resolution.

Narrate an experience involving a difficult testing scenario, detailing the challenges faced, the steps you took to resolve it, and the lessons learned that contributed to your growth as a Software QA Tester.