No matter what project you are running, it is essential to ensure your quality assurance (QA) specialists are the perfect fit. Popular apps like NerdWallet, MyFitnessPal, and Under Armour rely on QA experts to build and test applications that meet user needs. However, when it comes to Agile projects using Scrum, there is a need to recruit top-level QA engineers with the right skills to engage effectively during a sprint before anything has been built. It is essential to focus on the must-have soft skills for quality assurance specialists that can help them perform agile testing. This article will provide valuable insights to make the hiring process easier and more cost-effective. Author: Dzmitry Seachouk, Head of manual QA at Solvd, Inc. 1. Systematic Thinking As the team works through the testing and stabilization activities, Quality Assurance (QA) personnel should take the lead in planning, organizing, and involving the whole team in the testing work. This is similar to the role of the Scrum Master (SM) in keeping people motivated. Since many software developers don’t enjoy the testing work, it is the responsibility of the QAs and the SM to make the testing vision and goals visible to the team and to help to maintain a high level of motivation. By doing so, the team will be better equipped to perform their tasks and reach their goals. That’s why systematic thinking is essential for QA Engineers in Scrum teams. A particular skill set defines systematic thinkers in the quality assurance area [...]
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