QA Engineer (Functional & Database testing)

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced QA professional with a deep understanding of functional and database testing. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and performance of enterprise-grade software systems. You'll be validating everything from business workflows to backend data transformations—keeping quality at the core of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute functional test cases based on user stories and business requirements
• Conduct end-to-end testing for web, mobile, and desktop applications
• Create and execute SQL-based database tests to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and performance
• Validate complex database objects like stored procedures, triggers, and functions
• Perform ETL testing and validate data migrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts, Developers, and DBAs
• Log and track defects using tools like Jira, Bugzilla, or ServiceNow
• Maintain detailed test artifacts: plans, scripts, cases, and datasets
• Participate in reviews of functional specs and design documents for testability
• Implement automated database testing scripts wherever feasible
• Support regression and UAT cycles, preparing summaries for stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to QA standards, with occasional contributions to performance testing

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in functional and database testing.
• Strong in writing complex SQL queries, including joins and subqueries.
• Experience with any relational database such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Skilled in manual testing, defect tracking, and test documentation.
• Familiarity with tools like TestRail, Quality Center, or Zephyr (or similar).
• Experience with Jira, Bugzilla, or ServiceNow.
• Good understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle).
• Knowledge on Automation using T-SQL or PL/SQL, ETL testing

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.