QA Engineer Freelance - 2 Months Contract in Dubai-
ITFAQ, United Arab Emirates

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Freelancer with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our team on a project basis. As a QA Freelancer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of our software applications, websites, or digital products before their release to end-users. Your expertise in identifying and reporting bugs, conducting comprehensive tests, and providing actionable feedback will contribute to the overall success of our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Test Planning: Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand project requirements, develop test plans, and define test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Test Execution: Conduct various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, usability, and compatibility testing, to validate the software or digital product against specified requirements.
• Bug Detection and Reporting: Identify, document, and track software defects or anomalies using bug tracking systems. Clearly communicate issues, including steps to reproduce, to the development team for resolution.
• Test Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test scripts, test data, and test results, to facilitate the testing process and ensure repeatability.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance testing processes and methodologies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and designers, to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and effective collaboration throughout the development lifecycle.
• Test Automation: Identify opportunities for test automation and support the development of automated test scripts using industry-standard frameworks and tools.
• Quality Assurance Standards: Adhere to industry best practices and quality assurance standards to deliver high-quality products and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in software quality assurance, including experience with manual testing and familiarity with test automation.
• Strong Knowledge: Solid understanding of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar. Familiarity with bug tracking systems, version control systems, and test management tools.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex software systems, troubleshoot issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meticulously follow test plans and document test results accurately.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate issues and collaborate effectively with the development team.
• Time Management: Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and quickly learn new technologies or tools as required.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).

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