Principal QA Engineer

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Job Description
 
About Us:
 
Qualys is the leading provider of information security and compliance cloud solutions. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Principal QA Engineer to join our team to lead and deliver roadmap features of backend systems.
 
 
Job Summary:
As a Principal QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards for our products. You will lead quality assurance efforts, mentor QA team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives. Your deep expertise in QA methodologies, automation, and leadership will be instrumental in shaping our quality strategies and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Lead QA Strategy: Define and implement the QA strategy, ensuring alignment with overall product goals. Establish and maintain best practices for testing, automation, and quality control.

Test Planning and Execution: Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Ensure thorough testing of software products across multiple platforms.
 
Automation Leadership: Lead the design and development of automated test frameworks and scripts. Drive the adoption of automation across the QA team to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
 
Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor and guide QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support to the QA team, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
 
Collaboration: Work closely with development, product management, and operations teams to understand product requirements and ensure quality at all stages of the development lifecycle.
 
Defect Management: Oversee the defect management process, ensuring timely identification, tracking, and resolution of defects. Analyze defect trends and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
 
Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the QA team and across the organization. Implement changes to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
 
Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all QA activities comply with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
 
Reporting and Documentation: Provide regular reports on QA metrics, test coverage, and product quality. Ensure thorough documentation of QA processes, test cases, and results.
 
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the product development process and work proactively to mitigate them. Ensure that all risks are thoroughly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
 
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
 
Experience:
10+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or principal-level role.
Extensive experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g.Java,Python, Selenium, restAssured, JUnit, TestNG).
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
 
Skills:
Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
Hands on experience with RESTful API, API Integration Testing automation, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX and Database concepts.
Good understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Kibana.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
 
Preferred:
Experience in performance testing and security testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
 
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that values innovation.
Growth Opportunities: We offer continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Impactful Work: Play a key role in delivering high-quality products that has wide impact.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives.