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The Andela Standard: Network Entrance Assessments

Successful QA Engineers exhibit proficiency in manual testing techniques, demonstrate a thorough understanding of testing principles, and showcase problem-solving skills in dynamic software environments.

1. Qualifications

Qualification criteria:

  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a manual QA role (excluding intern and volunteer experience).
  • A bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Proficiency in manual testing methodologies and techniques.
  • Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends in software quality assurance and testing.

2. Skill Validation

This qualification assessment tests knowledge of QA fundamentals. It's composed of Q&A and practical challenges that evaluate the candidate's theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

A technologist is approved in this test if all challenge level cut-off scores are met.

Quality Assurance

This is a QA Testing Methodology quiz that ensures candidates are familiar with QA foundations. Question difficulty ranges from basic to intermediate, so the challenge should be suitable for any experienced QA professionals. Most questions are inspired by QA certifications and frequent QA interview questions.

SQL

This challenge tests knowledge of SQL and associated best practices. The question difficulty ranges from basic to intermediate, so the challenge should be suitable for any experienced SQL practitioner. Most of the questions are derived from SQL certifications, and some are inspired by frequent SQL interview questions.

Situational Judgement

This assessment is designed to gauge how technologists navigate various scenarios. It tests the technologist's ability to choose the most appropriate action in workplace situations. It was designed to assess how a technologist would deal with real-world situations that involve decisions about prioritization, handling conflicts, and more.

3. Technical Interview

This assessment is designed to test practical knowledge of Software Quality Assurance in real-world scenarios. Technologists who pass this challenge are able to work as Manual QA in Agile teams.

Assessment Outline:

  • Essay: Agile Testing
    • This challenge focuses on the technologist's ability to improve and define acceptance criteria for user stories and subsequently create comprehensive test cases. While no automation skills are required for this task, it emphasizes the manual testing steps, scenarios, and test cases that an experienced QA engineer would execute to verify the functionality of each user story. Attention to detail and ability to translate user requirements into effective testing documentation will be assessed.

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Victor S.
QA Engineer

Experience:

10+ years

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Full-time
Victor is an ASTQB-certified QA Engineer with a Master's degree in Advanced AI and Automation and 9+ years of automation expertise in Agile environments. Specializing in designing, developing, and maintaining automation test frameworks, he ensures seamless mobile app functionality on Android and iOS. His skills include JMeter load testing, cross-browser, and multi-OS testing using Selenium WebDriver.
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Ahmed H.
QA Engineer

Experience:

10+ years

Availability:

Full-time
Ahmed is a Software Tester and Automation Engineer with 12 years of experience in the information technology, telecommunications, and automotive industries. He is skilled in test automation with Java, Gherkin, Cucumber, Selenium, REST Assured, Katalon, Protractor, Robot Framework, Python Behave, JUnit, and TestNG.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I hire Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers?

Andela is a premier global talent marketplace that connects companies with highly skilled QAEngineers from around the world. With a rigorous certification process and focus on quality talent, Andela provides access to a diverse pool of experienced QA professionals ready to join your team.

How are Andela QA Engineers different?

Andela QA Engineers stand out for their exceptional technical skills, work ethic, and cultural fit. Through an AI-driven platform, rigorous certification process, and professional matchers, Andela ensures companies are connected to highly skilled professionals who are not only proficient in QA but also possess strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous learning. Andela’s developers are also trained in remote collaboration and agile methodologies, enabling seamless integration into your team.

How long does it take to hire QA Engineers through Andela?

Andela’s streamlined hiring process ensures you can access top QA Engineers quickly. Once you submit your hiring request, Andela typically provides you with a curated list of pre-qualified candidates within seconds and you can hire within 48 hours - after conducting interviews and making a decision. With Andela’s global talent pool, you can scale your front-end team rapidly, without compromising on quality.

What are the minimum requirements of all Andela QA Engineers?

  • A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a manual QA role (excluding intern and volunteer experience).
  • A bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Proficiency in manual testing methodologies and techniques.
  • Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends in software quality assurance and testing.

What are the typical responsibilities of a QA Engineer?

  • Design and execute comprehensive manual testing procedures to ensure the reliability and functionality of software applications.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, document, and resolve software defects, thereby enhancing overall product quality.
  • Document test cases, test plans, and testing results to facilitate efficient and effective testing processes.
  • Participate in test case reviews and provide feedback to improve the quality of testing documentation.
  • Conduct thorough testing of software applications, including functional testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Communicate test findings and defects to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and product owners.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in manual testing methodologies and software quality assurance techniques.
  • Provide guidance and support to development teams on testing best practices and methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of testing processes into the software development lifecycle.

What skills should a QA Engineer possess?

individuals play a fundamental role in designing, executing, and documenting manual testing procedures to ensure the reliability and functionality of software applications. Collaborating closely with development teams, they contribute to identifying, documenting, and resolving software defects, thereby enhancing overall product quality. Successful candidates exhibit proficiency in manual testing techniques, demonstrate a thorough understanding of testing principles, and showcase problem-solving skills in dynamic software environments.

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