Senior QA Engineer

Expert:

• You have extensive experience testing REST APIs using Postman or similar tools, including writing and managing complex test scripts, working with collections and environments, and using Postman’s pre-request and test scripts to validate responses. You are skilled in handling OAuth2.0, API chaining, and testing API performance. You mentor others on best practices for API testing and can design and implement API testing frameworks.

Advanced:

• You are proficient in using Postman to test REST APIs, write test scripts, and manage variables across environments. You are comfortable with chaining requests, validating responses, and handling basic authentication and authorization mechanisms. You may not have in-depth experience with performance testing but can troubleshoot and test for most API requirements.

Intermediate:

• You have solid experience testing APIs using Postman, including creating collections, validating responses, and handling basic parameterization. You can test simple endpoints and verify response status codes and payloads but may need guidance with complex scripting or chaining multiple requests.

Beginner:

• You have basic knowledge of Postman and can make simple API requests to retrieve and validate data. You understand HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and can validate simple responses, but you are still learning about more advanced test automation features.

Expert:

• You are highly experienced in working with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB and Redis, including complex queries, schema design, indexing, and data optimization. You are comfortable with performance tuning, aggregation, and working with large datasets. You can mentor others on NoSQL best practices and help design systems for optimal performance.

Advanced:

• You have solid experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB and Redis, and are comfortable with data modeling, querying, and indexing. You have a strong understanding of NoSQL concepts like document storage and key-value pairs and can troubleshoot most data-related issues.

Intermediate:

• You have hands-on experience with MongoDB or Redis, including basic querying, CRUD operations, and understanding schema-less database concepts. You can handle basic data manipulation but may need support for complex indexing or performance tuning.

Beginner:

• You have a basic understanding of NoSQL databases and can perform simple CRUD operations. You are still learning about advanced NoSQL concepts, data modeling, and performance optimization.

Expert:

• You have extensive experience building test automation frameworks in Python or JavaScript. You are comfortable using libraries like PyTest or Jest and have implemented test suites covering unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. You have experience with CI/CD integration and can mentor others in test-driven development.

Advanced:

• You are proficient in using Python or JavaScript for test automation, including writing unit and integration tests. You have experience with libraries like PyTest, Jest, or Cypress and can manage testing for complex workflows. You are comfortable troubleshooting and debugging test failures in automation.

Intermediate:

• You have hands-on experience writing automated tests in Python or JavaScript, including simple unit and integration tests. You can use basic testing libraries and frameworks but may need guidance on more advanced techniques like mocking or parameterized tests.

Beginner:

• You have basic knowledge of test automation in Python or JavaScript and have written simple test cases. You are familiar with concepts like assertions and test organization but are still learning about advanced topics in automation.

Expert:

• You have deep expertise in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI. You are experienced in configuring pipelines for complex applications, including test automation, deployment to multiple environments, and rollback strategies. You can mentor others on CI/CD best practices.

Advanced:

• You are proficient in using CI/CD tools to build, test, and deploy applications. You have experience setting up pipelines, managing dependencies, and automating testing. You are comfortable troubleshooting pipeline issues and optimizing for faster deployments.

Intermediate:

• You have experience with basic CI/CD setup, including automated testing and deployment. You are familiar with core concepts but may need guidance with advanced CI/CD features, like deployment strategies or complex pipeline configurations.

Beginner:

• You have a basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and may have worked with a CI/CD tool to automate simple tasks. You are still learning about pipeline setup, configuration, and best practices for deployment automation.

Expert:

• You have extensive experience testing mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms, including in-depth knowledge of mobile-specific testing strategies (such as compatibility, performance, network connectivity, and usability testing). You are proficient in using mobile testing frameworks like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest, and have experience designing and implementing automation frameworks specifically for mobile apps. You understand device fragmentation and can manage testing on various devices and OS versions, as well as advising on release and quality strategies.

Advanced:

• You are proficient in mobile testing and have experience with both manual and automated tests for iOS and Android apps. You are comfortable with tools like Appium, Espresso, or XCUITest and can set up and execute automated test suites for mobile applications. You have a strong understanding of mobile-specific testing (such as performance, UI responsiveness, and usability) and are able to troubleshoot common mobile testing issues.

Intermediate:

• You have solid experience with mobile application testing, focusing on manual testing but with some exposure to automation tools like Appium or Espresso. You can conduct basic functional, UI, and compatibility tests and have a working knowledge of the mobile testing process, including testing on simulators and real devices.

Beginner:

• You have basic knowledge of mobile application testing and are familiar with performing simple manual tests on mobile apps. You understand the basic differences between iOS and Android and can perform basic functional tests, but you are still learning about mobile-specific challenges, automation tools, and test strategies.