Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

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Senior Analyst Description Role Overview Manual testing (functional + UX validation) Automation testing (efficiency + speed) Program coordination (APM responsibilities) 1. Manual Testing Responsibilities Analyze requirements, user stories, and BRDs Create test cases, scenarios, and checklists Perform functional testing Perform UI/UX testing Perform exploratory and ad-hoc testing Validate business flows and user journeys Identify and log defects with proper steps and impact Perform regression testing manually (small scope) 2. Automation Testing Responsibilities Identify test cases suitable for automation Develop automation scripts (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, etc.) Build and maintain automation frameworks Execute automated regression test suites Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines Perform API testing Perform performance and load testing Analyze automation results and maintain dashboards 3. Test Planning \& Strategy (Senior Analyst Role) Define test strategy (manual + automation mix) Create test plans, timelines, and effort estimation Decide what to automate vs. what to test manually Ensure test coverage across modules Track test metrics (pass %, defect density, coverage) Participate in requirement reviews and risk analysis Contribute to quality standards and best practices 4. Delivery \& Program Management (APM Role) Track testing progress vs sprint/release timelines Manage defect triage and prioritization Coordinate SIT, UAT, and production releases Monitor test execution dashboards and reports Ensure quality sign-off before releases Identify and mitigate project risks Support sprint planning, stand-ups, and governance calls 5. Defect \& Quality Management Log defects with clear steps, severity, and impact Track defect lifecycle: New → Assigned → Fixed → Retested → Closed Perform root cause analysis (RCA) Ensure zero leakage to production Maintain quality reports for stakeholders and audits 6. Stakeholder \& Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with developers, product owners, business analysts, and clients Translate business requirements into test scenarios Provide quality insights and release readiness reports Act as QA SPOC for client communications Technical Skills Manual testing (test cases, defect management) Automation tools: Selenium / Playwright / Cypress Programming basics: Java / Python / JavaScript API testing (Postman, RestAssured) Database (SQL) CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) Test management tools: Jira / QC / TestRail QA Skills Test case design techniques Regression and exploratory testing Automation framework understanding Risk-based testing Quality metrics analysis Project / APM Skills Sprint tracking and planning Status reporting Risk and issue management Stakeholder coordination Release management Soft Skills Strong attention to detail Communication (technical + business) Analytical thinking Ownership mindset Team collaboration Qualifications \& Experience Certifications (Optional): ISTQB, Agile / Scrum Key Deliverables Test plans \& strategies Test cases (manual + automation) Automation scripts \& frameworks Defect logs \& dashboards Test execution reports Releas