What is Windows user interface QA?
Skype consist of User Interface, Library, Backend Services, Telecom services etc... Skype also runs on many platforms (Win, Mac, Linux, PPC, Windows Mobile, embedded Linux) Win, Mac and Linux UI is tested in Desktop QA team along with toolbars and plugins. We run functional blackbox and services related tests on UI level. We also do sanity check and regression testing, write testplans and develop test cases. More and more we try to automate testing to increase the performance and accuracy in testing. Typical Skype Windows release has hundreds of bugs that have to be fixed in short time and retesting scheduled to confirm the fix.
The position is in Desktop Quality Assurance team where Windows, Linux and Mac user interface is tested. You will report to Desktop QA manager and work self responsible in small virtual teams on new or updated features and functionalities. The virtual teams usually consist of Project Managers, UI developers, Designers and you as the QA Engineer. Often this teams are joined by other QA engineers or library developers working on core functionality of Skype.
Responsibilities:
*Testing functional and non-functional requirements of Skype products on Windows platform
*Organizing testing from GUI to backend components
*Creating testplans and preparing testcases for feature sets and new functionality
*Automating testing where possible
*Finding, reporting and managing bugs
*Verifying bugfixes
*Participating on bug reviews
*Working together with developers, designers, product- and project managers on quality issues
Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience:
*Excellent trouble-shooting skills
*Testing experience (preferable with software applications)
*Knowledge of QA and testing methodology and processes
*Degree in engineering or information technology
*Strong command of English
We value if you are/have:
*Knowledge of debugging Windows applications
*Understanding about software development cycle and related components and phases
*Good team player and fast to learn
*Natural interest to testing, finding bugs and wish to make Skype better
*Somewhat perfectionist
*Programming experience
Location - Tallinn , Estonia, Europe
Ref: QA-ENG-WIN-EE
