The best answers to interview questions QA engineer position

Introduction

Overview

Good afternoon, friends! Sergey Kromchenko here from Los Angeles, California, the founder of Cremify online boot camp. You can find us at couldn'tfind.com. Today, we're hosting an invaluable session where we'll discuss and dissect interview questions for QA engineer positions. This discussion will feature responses from two remarkable guys, Georgie and Anton, and we'll analyze their answers to understand what makes them effective for securing a job.

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Let's dive into the discussion, starting with introductions.

Introductions

Georgie:

Background: From Ukraine, now based in Los Angeles (La), working as a Senior QA Automation Engineer.
Note: Thanks to Sergey and the Cremify course.

Anton:

Background: From Ukraine, recently moved from L.A. to Las Vegas, working as a QA engineer with a 50/50 split between automation and manual testing.

Key Interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell me about yourself.

Anton’s Approach:

Brief overview of work experience, mentioning years spent and tools used.
Shares information about current company and role.
Keeps it simple to allow follow-up questions.

Georgie’s Tip:

Add personal details and hobbies to build a connection.

2. Describe the company you currently work for.

Georgie:

Overview of current company, focusing on its products and your role.

Sergey’s Input:

Clarify roles briefly to avoid giving too much information.

3. How good are you at automation?

Anton’s Answer:

Shares what he's done, allowing the interviewer to judge.
Example: Mention building frameworks, tools used, and methodologies.

Georgie’s Tip:

Use humor to break the ice and transition into the technical details.

4. What are the challenges you faced in your last company?

Strategy:

Clarify whether they are asking about technical challenges or interpersonal conflicts.
Provide a structured answer with examples.

5. What is the difference between VAR, LET, and CONST in JavaScript?

Basic Explanation:

VAR: Can be re-declared and reassigned.
LET: Can be reassigned but not re-declared.
CONST: Cannot be reassigned or re-declared.

6. What automation stack do you use?

Example Answer:

For UI automation: Webdriver IO, Mocha, Chai.
For API automation: Axios (Node.js based).
Brief overview of front-end, back-end, and database stack if relevant.

Conclusion

These were just a few of the many interview questions that you might face while interviewing for a QA engineer position. The purpose of this exercise is to help you prepare better, give confident answers, and ultimately secure the job.

If you enjoyed this session, don't forget to let us know what you'd like to see more of—manual testing, automation, junior-level questions, or advanced topics.

Till next time, good luck with your interviews!

Keywords

QA Engineer
Interview Questions
Automation
Manual Testing
Webdriver IO
Mocha
Chai
Technical Challenges

FAQ

Q: How should I introduce myself in a QA interview? A: Begin with a brief overview of your work experience, mention the tools you've used, and provide some details about your current role. Optionally, include a bit about personal interests to build rapport.

Q: What is the most effective way to explain the company's product during an interview? A: Provide a concise overview of what the company does and your role within the team. Focus on the key aspects of the product and your contributions.

Q: How do I demonstrate my proficiency in automation during an interview? A: Instead of labeling yourself as "good" or "bad," provide specific examples of what you've done, such as building frameworks or automating test cases using particular tools.

Q: What should I say when asked about challenges faced at previous jobs? A: Clarify whether the interviewer is asking about technical challenges or interpersonal issues. Provide specific examples of challenges you encountered and how you resolved them.

Q: What is the difference between VAR, LET, and CONST in JavaScript? A: VAR can be re-declared and reassigned, LET can be reassigned but not re-declared, and CONST cannot be reassigned or re-declared.