QA Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in Manual and Functional Testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in test case preparation, test execution, defect identification, and reporting.
The candidate should possess good analytical and logical-thinking skills, a strong understanding of software testing concepts, and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers and other team members in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Analyze functional requirements and understand application workflows.
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Prepare and maintain test scenarios, test cases, and test data based on requirements.
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Perform manual and functional testing of web applications.
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Execute Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
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Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA or similar defect management tools.
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Perform defect retesting and regression testing to ensure issues are resolved.
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Validate application functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria.
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Collaborate with developers to understand, reproduce, and resolve defects.
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Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
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Maintain test documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
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Support basic API testing and database validation wherever required.
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Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Required Skills:
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1–3 years of hands-on experience in Manual Testing.
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Good understanding of Functional Testing concepts and methodologies.
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Experience in preparing and executing test cases and test scenarios.
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Knowledge of Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
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Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
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Experience in defect reporting, tracking, and management using JIRA or similar tools.
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Ability to analyze requirements and identify potential defects, gaps, and edge cases.
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Good understanding of bug life cycle and defect management processes.
Good to Have:
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Basic knowledge of API Testing using Postman.
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Basic SQL knowledge for database validation.
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Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.
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Familiarity with Confluence or similar documentation tools.
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Basic understanding of UAT and requirement traceability.
Required Competencies:
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical and logical-thinking abilities.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with developers and cross-functional teams.
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Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies.
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Ability to manage assigned tasks and take ownership of testing activities.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
A candidate with strong fundamentals in Manual and Functional Testing, practical experience in test case design and execution, and the ability to identify and report defects effectively. Candidates should demonstrate a quality-focused mindset and a willingness to contribute to the overall reliability of the application.