Principal QA Engineer(Print)

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Key Responsibilities:

he Principal QA Engineer is responsible for defining and executing the overall quality strategy, test planning, and system-level validation for Digital Front End (DFE) and printer controller platforms. The role ensures end-to-end quality of print workflows, including job processing, RIP, controller functionality, and integration with printer engines and workflow systems.
Quality Strategy & Planning â€¢ Define overall QA strategy, test scope, and validation approach for product releases. â€¢ Develop and review comprehensive test plans covering functional, integration, system, and regression testing. â€¢ Identify test coverage areas based on product requirements, design changes, and risk assessment. â€¢ Define entry and exit criteria for testing phases and release readiness. â€¢ Drive risk-based testing and prioritization of critical workflows.
Test Design & Execution â€¢ Design detailed test cases and test scenarios based on product requirements and architecture. â€¢ Review and approve test cases created by QA team members. â€¢ Ensure adequate test coverage across features, workflows, and integration points. â€¢ Oversee execution of functional, system, and regression test cycles.
Print Workflow Validation â€¢ Lead validation of end-to-end print workflows including job submission, RIP processing, spooling, scheduling, and printing. â€¢ Validate integration between: â—¦ Printer controllers â—¦ Printer engines â—¦ Printer drivers â—¦ Workflow management systems â€¢ Verify print job rendering accuracy, job management, and queue behavior.
Release & Patch Validation â€¢ Validate software upgrades, patches, and maintenance releases. â€¢ Ensure backward compatibility and stability across product versions. â€¢ Support release certification and sign-off activities.
Defect Management â€¢ Drive defect triage and prioritization with development teams. â€¢ Perform root cause discussions for critical issues. â€¢ Track defect trends and quality metrics across releases.
Automation Support â€¢ Support development of automation for regression and build verification testing. â€¢ Identify areas where automation can improve test efficiency. â€¢ Collaborate with automation engineers to increase regression coverage.
Technical Leadership â€¢ Mentor QA engineers on test design, workflow validation, and domain knowledge. â€¢ Review test artifacts such as test plans, test cases, and test reports. â€¢ Collaborate with development, product management, and support teams to ensure product quality.

Experience:
9 - 11 Years
Salary:
18 LPA - 20 LPA
Diversity Candidate:
Yes
Location:
Bengaluru
Address:
Bengaluru
Primary Skills:
QA, Printer
Industry:
Information Technology/IT
Job Type:
Full time
Degree:
Graduate