- You execute a set of test cases assigned to you by an SDET/QAE/ your manager. You write and maintain black box test cases with some guidance.
- You can drill down on ambiguous tasks requests (new features / use cases) into clear work instructions through first pass execution or training from QA, which in turn helps team to start testing without any hiccups.
- You can install and configure software, can use debug settings. You have technical ability to gather logs, traces,… to add to bug reports when provided detailed instructions.
- You can give feedback on automation needs to your team / QA team for the components owned, execute and verify results of existing automated tests, manage and scale the lab infrastructure based on project needs.
- You have basic understanding of the automation framework to initiate, manage and maintain automation runs as per defined schedule/SLA.
- You reproduce errant product behavior to assist developers or other testers and identify, track, and accurately report defects found. Good reproducible defect reports include; steps to repro, logs, clear description of actual results vs. expected, helpful title / summary. You verify fixed bugs are truly fixed.
- You perform defect analysis and helps prioritize and escalate issues in areas within your scope. Gives feedback on coverage, quality of test instructions and acts as a catalyst to process sustenance.
- You analyze automation failures and report issues by isolating script/product failures
- You come up with initiatives which includes develop simple tools / utilities that helps the project key metrics like productivity, defect leakage and quality in test areas owned. You help in improving the stakeholder communication processes.