QA Engineer

Job description / Role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

General
• Understand business requirements and application components.
• Design and execute manual test cases for Web and Mobile applications (Android, iOS).
• Perform various types of testing such as functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues and ensure high-quality product releases.
• Participate in requirement reviews, design reviews, and team meetings.
• Follow Agile Scrum methodology and participate in Scrum ceremonies.
• Maintain detailed logs of defects, test results, and follow-ups.
• Communicate test results and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of test processes and quality standards.
• Set up and maintain Selenium and Appium Test Environments.

BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience in manual and automated testing of Web and Mobile applications.
• Proficiency in designing and executing comprehensive manual test cases.
• Ability to conduct various types of testing, including functional and regression testing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and tracking defects.
• Experience working closely with development teams for high-quality product releases.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting test results and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Java and experience in writing test scripts.
• Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Proficient in using Jira for issue tracking and project management.
• Experience with CI/CD, Swagger, REST API, and Web Services testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Skills
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and its application in cryptocurrency.
• Background in test automation tools with a willingness to learn.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology and participation in Scrum ceremonies.
• Proficiency in testing RESTful APIs and Web Services.
• Strong manual testing skills with experience in various testing types.
• Experience or familiarity with testing financial systems or banking applications.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and data with a mathematical mindset.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering