We are looking for an experienced
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of
web and mobile-based SaaS applications
.
This position will initially serve as the primary QA Engineer within a small project team, working closely with
Software Developers, Product Managers, Manual QA Engineers, and Automation Engineers
to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
The idóneo candidate has strong experience across the
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
, including test planning, manual and automated testing, database validation, defect management, and risk-based testing. This role also offers the opportunity to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior QA professionals and potentially evolve into a
QA Lead or Manager
position.
Responsibilities
Define and implement comprehensive
risk-based testing strategies
for assigned software projects.
Develop detailed
test plans, test cases, testing procedures, and quality assurance strategies
.
Execute functional testing and document test results accurately.
Manage testing schedules and track QA progress across multiple projects in fast-paced development environments.
Identify potential quality risks and implement appropriate
risk mitigation strategies
.
Analyze, document, track, and report software defects throughout the development lifecycle.
Maintain accurate documentation of
defects, testing results, project metrics, and QA activities
.
Communicate testing status, risks, blockers, and quality metrics to project stakeholders.
Perform testing of
multi-tiered, web-based, mobile, and SaaS applications
.
Validate application functionality at the
database level
, including writing and executing database queries.
Collaborate with




Test Automation Engineers
to identify opportunities for increasing automation coverage and testing efficiency.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of
automated tests
when appropriate.
Work with functional and performance/load testing tools to validate application quality and scalability.
Collaborate closely with Software Engineering, Product Management, and QA teams throughout the
SDLC
.
Participate in
Agile/Scrum ceremonies
and support continuous delivery of high-quality software.
Troubleshoot complex application issues and assist engineering teams with root cause identification.
Drive continuous improvements across
QA processes, testing methodologies, tools, and infrastructure
.
Mentor and train junior QA Engineers on technical concepts, testing methodologies, and QA best practices.
Participate in software development and testing process improvement initiatives.
Requisitos
6+ years of experience
in Software Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Product Development, or related roles.
Strong experience across the complete
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
, from requirements analysis through production release and post-release support.
Significant experience testing
multi-tiered, web-based, SaaS, and/or mobile applications
.
Strong hands-on experience with
manual and functional software testing
.
Proven experience creating comprehensive
test plans,



test strategies, test cases, procedures, and testing documentation
.
Experience with
risk-based testing methodologies
.
Experience with
functional and/or performance/load testing tools
.
Experience with
test automation tools and frameworks
; hands-on knowledge of
Selenium
is highly desirable.
Experience testing
database-driven applications
.
Ability to write and execute
SQL/database queries
for testing and data validation.
Experience with
defect tracking, reporting, and QA metrics
.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with
Agile software development methodologies
is highly desirable.
Experience collaborating with Software Development, Product Management, Manual QA, and Automation teams.
Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to
junior QA Engineers
.
Experience participating in or leading
QA and software development process improvement initiatives
.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology
, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with
Selenium
.
Experience with
test automation development
.
Experience with
performance and load testing
.
Previous experience testing enterprise
SaaS platforms
.
Experience acting as a
QA Lead or technical mentor
within testing teams.
Experience working in fast-paced environments with aggressive release schedules.

📌 Senior Quality Assurance Engineer 6934 (Perú)
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