Top 10 Qualities OF A QA Analyst

INTRODUCTION

The job roles of a tester can be very demanding and often needs a set of expert time management skills to Ace it every single time. Here’s listing the essential qualities of a QA Analyst that’s a must in this business.

Right from The Thought Frameworks CEOs Desk

When we recently asked Bhaskar Sivanathan, (the CEO of Thought Frameworks and an automation architect with over two decades of experience) about his personal thoughts on listing the most crucial qualities that a successful tester has to possess, this is what he said-

Whenever hiring in freshers, training them often is a significant responsibility, especially when building in their careers, and over the years, the basic training skill sets needed for a tester is getting practically lost, and it’s increasingly crucial to emphasize these invaluable skills for developing self-evaluation and encourage further learning as good QA analysts.

While interacting with several QA analysts coming in from diverse backgrounds over the years, these following quantities can help testers harness their potentials optimally and carry on these key takeaways to enhance their productivity and base skills in the future.

Listing a few key qualities that QA analysts absolutely MUST possess:

1 A Bird's eye view

Harnessing the ability to detect and report even the most negligible errors or inconsistencies in the software. Being on the job and being consistent is key.

2 Backup On Analytical skills

Analyzing the software and identifying potential issues, determining how to test the software end to end. Being highly judicious in terms of possessing quick decision making skills is essential here.

3 Practicing Effective communication

Communicating effectively with developers, project managers, and stakeholders highlighting defects, and providing effective QA solutions and mitigation strategies as feedback. Managing both ends of the spectrum and striving for positive feedback from the client's end is always encouraged.

4 Having technical skill sets

Understanding the software development process and testing concepts, alongside other specific technologies and tools used in the development process. Being updated on certifications and upgrading on newer automation methodologies with time.

5 Being a Problem-solver

6 Being adaptable

Adaptability to newer technologies, testing methodologies, and processes as the field of software development evolves. Also adhering to the market relevance.

7 Having a team spirit

Working well in a team environment while collaborating effectively with other team members to achieve common goals. As a good QA job is always a collaborative team effort and not a one man army.

8 Having Patience

Software testing and QA processes can be time-consuming, monotonous and oftentimes frustrating, so an QA Analyst MUST have the patience to work through issues and keep a positive attitude amidst all constraints. Always.

9 Be Self-motivated

Take ownership of one's work and be motivated to deliver high-quality results every single time.

10 Be ready to Upgrade and Relearn

Nurturing the willingness to learn and improve by being open to newer testing methodologies, tools, skill sets and technologies as time progresses.

Finally

Although QA is no rocket science it's nevertheless imperative to EXCEL at it every single time. And as pros in this industry for more than 10+ years these highly invaluable qualities are surely worthy enough to watch out for whenever hiring a tester or outsourcing a test team.

And for the QA organization's keepsake -

It's highly essential and crucial for companies to look out for these strong base skills whenever hiring and training.

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