Quality Analyst

Location: Quality Analyst
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Quality Analyst
Experience: 5 to 9 years
Location: Trivandrum
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Quality Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions through effective testing practices.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agile development practices, expertise in various types of testing (load, performance, security, and database), experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), proficiency in cloud project management platforms, and a solid understanding of automation and deployment processes.
Responsibilities:
1. Agile Development Practices:
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to agile development processes.
o Participate in sprint planning, review, and retrospective meetings to align testing activities with development goals.
2. Testing Expertise:
o Conduct comprehensive testing, including load, performance, security, and database testing, to ensure the reliability and scalability of software applications.
o Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements.
o Identify, report, and track software defects to resolution.
3. Cloud Platforms:
o Utilize knowledge of Azure, AWS, and other cloud platforms to create and manage test
environments.
o Collaborate with development teams to ensure testing aligns with cloud architecture best practices.
4. Project Management:
o Work with cloud project management platforms to plan, track, and report on testing activities.
o Contribute to project timelines and milestones to ensure testing activities are integrated into the overall development lifecycle.
5. Automation:
o Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.
o Identify opportunities for test automation and implement solutions to increase test coverage.
6. Deployment Knowledge:
o Possess a solid understanding of deployment processes and collaborate with development teams
to ensure smooth and error-free deployments.
o Contribute to the development of deployment scripts and participate in deployment activities.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Quality Analyst or similar role in agile software development
environments.
• Strong expertise in load, performance, security, and database testing.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, AWS, and other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud project management platforms.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of deployment processes and practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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