QA Specialist (Functional SME)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Agile teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of functional requirements and user expectations.

• Participate in requirements refinement sessions, providing input to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability of requirements.

• Design, develop, and execute functional test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria.

• Identify and report defects, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, providing QA insights and updates.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process within the Agile framework, suggesting process enhancements and best practices.

• Provide guidance and support to Agile team members regarding functional aspects and QA processes.

• Collaborate with Test Automation Engineers to identify opportunities for test automation and contribute to developing automated test scripts.

• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices in functional testing and share knowledge with the Agile team.

Technical Skills :

• Domain expertise in specific CTC functional areas

• Functional testing proficiency

• Requirements analysis and interpretation

• Defect management experience

• Knowledge of test design techniques

Soft Skills:

• Excellent collaboration and communication

• Familiarity with Agile principles and ceremonies

• Effective teamwork and adaptability

• Attention to detail and focus on quality

Tool Skills:

• Test management tools (e.g., Jira, qTest)

• Collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Confluence, Microsoft Teams)