What is the daily life of a QA engineer like?

Darshit Shah
2 min readMar 27, 2024

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Certainly! Here’s a more detailed overview of the life of a QA engineer:

Requirement Analysis: QA engineers start by understanding the project requirements, including functional and non-functional aspects.

Test Planning: They create a test plan outlining the testing approach, scope, resources, and timelines.

Test Case Design: QA engineers design test cases based on the requirements and use cases, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Test Environment Setup: They set up the testing environment, including software, hardware, and test data.

Test Execution: QA engineers execute test cases, report bugs, and verify bug fixes.

Defect Tracking: They use tools to track and manage defects throughout the development lifecycle.

Regression Testing: After bug fixes or new features, QA engineers conduct regression testing to ensure that the changes do not introduce new issues.

Collaboration: QA engineers collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality of the product.

Documentation: They document test results, defects, and test processes for future reference.

Continuous Improvement: QA engineers constantly review and improve testing processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

In the scenario you mentioned, where a QA engineer finds and fixes 100 bugs but goes unnoticed, and then unintentionally misses one bug, it can be disheartening. However, it’s important for QA engineers to communicate their efforts and contributions effectively. It’s also crucial for the team to understand that finding and fixing bugs is a continuous process, and occasional misses are inevitable. By focusing on continuous improvement and effective communication, QA engineers can ensure that their efforts are recognized and valued.

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Darshit Shah
Darshit Shah

Written by Darshit Shah

Hello! I’m Darshit Shah - ISTQB Certified Software QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience. I believe that by sharing our stories, we can grow together.

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