Senior/Principal Quality Control

Purpose of the jobResponsible for participating in testing various applications, systems, and products developed with different technologies, developing test scenarios and test cases, executing test cases and reporting bugs, and verifying that the system is built as per the requirements. Also responsible for giving the junior and the new members of the test team the support they need to help them to ramp up their testing and business knowledge and to fulfil their personal development goals. The Software QC Principal should is the direct successor for the Software QC Team Leader.Accountabilities And Duties Review requirements to ensure they are clear, valid, and testable and to ensure that there is no ambiguity or contradictions.Analyzing the requirements before creating the test cases to ensure mutual understanding and compatibility of applications.Developing and reviewing manual test cases in a descriptive, structured, and understandable way.Ensuring the proper execution of test cases and reporting their results.Logging issues in a clear and accurate way on the bug tracking tool (Jira) and tracking them until closure.Responsible for ensuring the commitment of predefined testing schedules.Reporting test cases and issues status to Quality Control Manager.Defining and executing regression sets and reporting the execution progressCreating Estimations and Test Schedule plan for tasks assigned.Responsible for handling the communication with development team.Developing & verifying creative & indirect scenarios that can affect the business domain of the application.Helping in troubleshooting issues and should be able to identify the root cause of any issue.Responsible for following the company quality standards & processes.Creating UAT test cases for the client to deliver with high quality.Coaching Associates and Software Quality control members and helping them achieve their objectives.Document testing know-how to be used for the newly on-boarded candidatesKey Results Areas Proper tests as per the process Final reports with high quality On-time reporting and feedback Accurate follow up on logged issues and bugs Coaching and following up on QC members and associatesExperience and Qualifications Required:Bachelor degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.Minimum 8+ years of experience in testing of similar software.Excellent command in using testing techniques (functional and non-functional).Working experience with mobile and web-based applicationsGood knowledge of SQL database administrationWorking experience with test management tools: Jira, HP ALM, etc..Experience in any functional test automation tool is preferred.Solid experience in agile methodologiesISTQB foundation level certificate is a must.ISTQB Foundation Level Agile Tester is a must.ISTQB foundation level Mobile Application Testing is a must FOR PRINCIPAL ONLY.CP-SAT Certified Professional Selenium Automation Testing is a must. Knowledgeable about API.Excellent English language is a must.Competencies Required:CommunicationAnalytical thinkingDiagnostic Information GatheringTechnical Expertise Workload management Quality Oriented