Quality Assurance Engineer at HF Group

Principle Accountabilities

• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of backend services, APIs, and frontend applications in an Agile environment.
• Automate functional, regression, and integration tests using frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cypress to ensure consistent, repeatable testing.
• Validate backend services by testing RESTful APIs and GraphQL integrations using tools like Postman, SoapUI, and RestAssured.
• Perform database testing on PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and validation across different database transactions.
• Work with development teams to write detailed test cases and provide feedback on issues found during testing, following Agile practices and sprint cycles.
• Conduct performance testing to ensure backend services and web applications meet scalability, load handling, and response time requirements using tools like JMeter and Gatling.
• Work with containerized applications in Docker and Kubernetes environments, ensuring compatibility and functionality in these infrastructures.
• Implement continuous integration testing using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub to ensure automated tests are integrated into the build pipeline.
• Track and report defects using tools such as Azure DevOps, ensuring clear communication and resolution of issues with development teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Solution Architects to understand business requirements and ensure that testing aligns with user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups to ensure alignment with development teams and continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, performing vulnerability assessments and working with developers to address identified security concerns.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and improve software quality.
• Attention to Detail -Detects bugs, inconsistencies, and edge cases through thorough testing and analysis.
• Analytical skills - Evaluates software behavior systematically and applies logic to troubleshoot and isolate issues.
• Communication Skills - Clearly documents defects and testing outcomes; collaborates effectively with developers and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Ability - Diagnoses root causes and suggests practical, quality-focused solutions.
• Quickly adapts to new tools, technologies, or changing requirements in agile or DevOps environments.
• Maintains confidentiality and objectivity in reporting defects or risks to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, with a focus on testing backend services, web applications, and APIs in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, or similar tools for automated testing.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured.
• Solid experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL, performing database validation, query optimization, and testing of data integrity.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, integrating test automation into workflows using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for testing in containerized environments.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust to assess system scalability, load handling, and performance under stress.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, and Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring continuous delivery and high-quality code.
• Experience with defect tracking tools like Jira, TestRail, or Zephyr, with a focus on clear communication and detailed documentation of issues and resolutions.
• Experience with security testing to ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices (e.g., OWASP).
• Experience with banking systems is a plus, demonstrating familiarity with financial applications, regulatory compliance, and system integrations