Job Description

The Software Quality/Testing Analyst role is responsible for assisting in identifying, analyzing, and reporting defects in software applications/products. The objective of this role is to ensure that the software application/product functions as intended, meets business requirements, and is reliable for end-users. This role is critical to the success of the software testing process as it requires supporting manual tests that ensure software applications and products are functioning properly. The individual collaborates with senior team members and cross functional teams to understand requirements and assist in developing a test plan that covers functionality, usability, performance, compatibility, security, and other aspects of software. The incumbent supports the communication of results to relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and quality releases. Ultimately, the incumbent will assist in the thorough testing of software applications/products manually/ before release to ensure compliance with the user’s requirements and will support the identification of potential defects that could affect user experience or software efficiency.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Software Quality Assurance (Primary Responsibility)

• Understand the software application, specifications, requirements and user stories.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and regression cycles for FDE ONE.
• Perform functional, UI/UX, workflow, integration, and performance testing across modules.
• Validate calculation engines related to DFT/WFT, loading curves, fire rating logic, and product selection.
• Conduct API testing for estimation and data processing services.
• Maintain structured test documentation and ensure traceability from requirements to test results.
• Own defect lifecycle: identification → logging → priori za on → retes ng → closure.

2. Data Import & Engineering Data Validation

• Validate the correctness of lab-generated PFP product data, including:
• Boundary conditions
• Fire test parameters  Performance datasets
• Ensure clean, accurate, and complete ingestion of datasets into FDE ONE’s backend.
• Identify anomalies, missing data, and inconsistencies using rules, scripts, and domain knowledge.
• Collaborate with the lab team to resolve discrepancies.

3. Data Analytics & AI Output Validation

• Validate dashboards, KPIs, and analytical summaries provided within FDE ONE.
• Verify AI-driven recommendations (e.g., thickness optimization, product substitution, workload reduction suggestions).
• Ensure accuracy of predictive modeling outputs and optimization logic.
• Track analytics trends to improve estimation processes and data governance.

4. Domain Logic Testing (Civil/Mechanical/PFP) – [Not mandatory; basic engineering or technical understanding preferred]

• Understand and verify PFP principles used in software:
• Beam, column, and vessel fire protection design
• Hydrocarbon and cellulosic fire curves
• Thickness calculations and interpolation
• Substrate configuration logic
• Validate formulas, rule-based outcomes, and engineering workflows.
• Serve as a quality gatekeeper for PFP logic in all software releases.

5. Collaboration & Product Quality Governance

• Work closely with developers, UI/UX designers, product owners, and FEET engineers.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness reviews.
• Build internal quality standards for FDE ONE.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) globally.
• Conduct analysis of application enhancements under senior guidance and suggest improvements.
• Participate in ongoing learning, attend relevant workshops or training, and share industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies knowledge with the team.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

ISTQB Foundation or any software testing certification (optional).

Knowledge & Experience

• 2-4 years of experience in manual/automation testing of software applications/products
• Moderate understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of operating systems, databases, web technologies, APIs and scripting languages
• Experience in documenting test cases, tracking defects and reporting test results
• Experience in manual testing of web, desktop or mobile applications/products
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills Technical Skills
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
• Project Management Methodology
• Test Management Tools
• Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools

Preferred

• Experience in industrial coatings, PFP engineering, or structural/fire engineering tools
• Exposure to lab testing data or R&D datasets
• Familiarity with web testing automation frameworks (e.g., qTest, TestRail,Selenium, Cypress, zephyr)
• Understanding of AI/ML basics and validation concepts
• Experience with estimation software or engineering calculation engines

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Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
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Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

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