Software Quality Engineer

Job description / Role

Description

Tamkeen Technologies is on the lookout for a meticulous software quality engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through comprehensive testing and validation processes. Your key responsibilities will include developing test plans, creating automated test scripts, executing manual and automated tests, and collaborating with development teams to address any defects or issues. You will play a vital role in enhancing our quality assurance practices and maintaining high standards of software performance. If you are passionate about quality and technology, we invite you to apply and help us deliver exceptional software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
• Execute manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure software quality at all stages of development.
• Collaborate with software developers and product teams to understand specifications and provide testing insights early in the development cycle.
• Design and implement automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage using tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG.
• Report, track, and verify software defects; assist in root cause analysis and coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in software development processes.
• Maintain testing environments, tools, and configurations to ensure effective testing processes.
• Prepare and present test summaries and reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and software quality assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC) and testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, QTP) are a plus.