QA Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze functional requirements and understand application workflows.

• Prepare and maintain test scenarios, test cases, and test data based on requirements.

• Perform manual and functional testing of web applications.

• Execute Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.

• Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA or similar defect management tools.

• Perform defect retesting and regression testing to ensure issues are resolved.

• Validate application functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Collaborate with developers to understand, reproduce, and resolve defects.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.

• Maintain test documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.

• Support basic API testing and database validation wherever required.

• Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Required Skills:

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in Manual Testing.

• Good understanding of Functional Testing concepts and methodologies.

• Experience in preparing and executing test cases and test scenarios.

• Knowledge of Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.

• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).

• Experience in defect reporting, tracking, and management using JIRA or similar tools.

• Ability to analyze requirements and identify potential defects, gaps, and edge cases.

• Good understanding of bug life cycle and defect management processes.

Good to Have:

• Basic knowledge of API Testing using Postman.

• Basic SQL knowledge for database validation.

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Familiarity with Confluence or similar documentation tools.

• Basic understanding of UAT and requirement traceability.

Required Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and logical-thinking abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies.

• 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.