QA Engineer – Manual and Automation

About This Role

Technical Skills

• Proficient in writing and executing test cases and test plans based on requirements or user stories.
• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio, Cypress, or similar.
• Experience with scripting languages like Java, Groovy, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with version control systems like Git/Bitbucket.
• Experience / in depth knowledge with AI tools like Cursor, Cline, Codex etc is a huge plus.
  

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in software QA with a mix of manual and automated testing.
• Knowledge in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  

Manual Testing

• Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Ability to perform functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing.
• Knowledge of defect tracking tools such as JIRA .
• Experience in cross-browser and cross-device testing.
• Understanding responsive testing and UI validation techniques.
• Experience writing and execution SQL queries
  

Automation Testing

• Ability to design, develop, and maintain robust automated test scripts.
• Knowledge of test frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber.
• Understanding of data-driven and keyword-driven automation approaches.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with visual testing tools (e.g., Applitools).
• Experience / research into possibilities of AI techniques in QA automation.