Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

The QA Engineer will be responsible for conducting manual and automated testing to ensure that software products function as intended and meet business requirements.

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role:

The QA Engineer will be responsible for conducting manual and automated testing to ensure that software products function as intended and meet business requirements. This role involves designing test strategies, executing functional and non-functional test cases, identifying bugs, and working closely with development and product teams to ensure high product quality. The ideal candidate has experience in web and mobile application testing and a good understanding of performance testing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute accurate manual test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Perform thorough mobile testing including:
  • UI/UX validation across multiple screen sizes, orientations, and OS versions.
  • Device compatibility testing (real devices & emulators/simulators).
  • Testing of native, hybrid, and mobile web apps.
  • Validation of mobile-specific features like push notifications, GPS/location, offline mode, camera access, gestures, and battery/resource usage.
  • Network testing under varying conditions (airplane mode, Wi-Fi, mobile data).
  • App install/uninstall/upgrade scenarios testing.
• Plans and implements tests that cover the functional and non-functional requirements of the system
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage including positive, negative, and exception scenarios.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution with proper prioritization and root cause analysis.
• Conduct various levels of testing such as Smoke/Sanity, functional, regression, integration, system and stability.
• Participate in requirement analysis, test strategy sessions, and Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning).
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure timely releases with optimal quality.
• Provide usability feedback, analyze issues in production, and assist in troubleshooting and debugging.
• Maintain clear documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, and QA metrics.
• Prepare and communicate QA reports to senior stakeholders and ensure visibility on test progress and risks.
• Hands-on experience of working/testing with APIs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in QA testing for web and mobile applications.
• ISTQB Certified
• Solid understanding of software testing best practices, including manual testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for product quality.
• Experience using tools like JIRA, Git, and other collaborative tools.
• Ability to independently manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Should be able to provide reports to senior stakeholders.

Good to Have:

• Experience in test automation using Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks.
• Experience in basic programming/scripting with Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Experience with performance/load testing tools such as JMeter.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Location:

Pune

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent