Your North Star 

• The mission of the Manual and Black Box Tester is to define test scenarios for new features, provide information on requirements, analyse the product, alleviate bug fixes, and ensure that desired outcomes are achieved. This role focuses on manual and black box testing, with the potential to grow into an automation tester in the long term. 

Day in the life of the Senior QA Engineer 

• Testing and Quality Improvement: Constantly test new developments and features to improve the quality of our product, including quality assurance reporting. 
• Test Plan Development: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and functionality of our software applications. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to define test requirements and acceptance criteria. 
• Manual Testing: Perform manual testing to identify software defects, record and track issues, and verify bug fixes. 
• Black Box Testing: Conduct black box testing to evaluate the functionality of the software without looking at the internal code structure. 
• Regression Testing: Conduct regression testing to ensure that previously identified issues have been resolved and new features have not introduced regressions. 
• Best Practices: Introduce best practices for the testing process and ensure that they are applied across the organisation. 
• Analysis and Recommendations: Analyse test results, identify trends, and recommend improvements to the development team. Reporting and improvements from this are vital to the success of this role. 
• Growth into Automation: Participate in training and development opportunities to gradually transition into an automation tester role. 

Key Skills: 

• Certification: ISTQB Foundation Certification  
• Experience: 5-7 years of solid QA experience, focusing on manual and black box testing 
• Testing Methodology: Practical working knowledge of software testing methodology and Quality Assurance fundamentals 
• Troubleshooting: Expert at troubleshooting and diagnosing system issues 
• API Experience: Experience with API calls 
• Project Management Tools: Experience with project management tools such as GIT Boards or JIRA 
• Automation Potential: Basic understanding of test automation concepts and a willingness to learn and grow into an automation role 
• L&P: Experience with load and performance testing tools and methodologies. 
• Quality Assurance Principles: Strong understanding of QA principles, methodologies, and best practices 
• Test Design Techniques: Proficiency in various test design techniques, including boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, and state transition testing  
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): In-depth knowledge of the SDLC and the role of QA within it  
• Quality Metrics: Familiarity with key quality metrics and how to use them to drive improvements 
• Risk-Based Testing: Experience with risk-based testing approaches to prioritise testing efforts based on potential impact 

Beneficial skills: 

• Certification: ISTQB Advanced Certifications  
• Experience: Experience in Testing Hospitality or Hotel Management Software  
• L&P: Experience with load and performance testing tools and methodologies. 

How to be successful as a Senior QA Engineer 

• Team Environment: Ability to work in and embrace a team environment  
• Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  
• Communication Skills: Good communication, collaborative, and problem-solving skills  
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a meticulous approach to testing