Quality Assurance - Test Engineer

Job Description

About The Role We are seeking a skilled ‘Quality Assurance Test Engineer’ with a strong background in software testing and a minimum of 1 year of Java development experience and 5 years of experience in testing & QA. This role involves a combination of manual and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our SaaS products. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset to provide valuable feedback to the development team. Key Responsibilities Test Case Design And Execution Design, write, and execute comprehensive test cases to identify defects and ensure product quality. Conduct manual testing for new features and regression testing for existing functionalities. Automated Testing Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks. Execute automated tests to validate functionality, performance, and scalability. Database Testing Ensure data accuracy and integrity, and conduct SQL queries to validate database functions. Performance Testing Conduct performance testing of APIs and web applications, measure response times, and identify bottlenecks. Load/Stress Testing Perform load and stress testing to validate scalability and optimize performance. Application Security Testing Identify vulnerabilities, perform static/dynamic analysis, and detect security risks (e.g., XSS, SQL injection). VA/PT Testing For Compliance Familiarity with Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT) to ensure security compliance. Collaboration With Development Teams Provide actionable feedback to the development team to resolve bugs and improve product quality. Participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups to align on testing requirements. Defect Tracking And Reporting Identify, document, and track defects using bug-tracking tools like JIRA or equivalent. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of issues. Progress Tracking Monitor and report test progress, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables. Analyze test results and provide insights to enhance the development and testing process. Quality Standards And Improvements Advocate for quality standards and best practices across the development lifecycle. Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Qualifications And Skills Technical Experience: 5-7 years of experience in software testing, with at least 1 year in software development using Java. Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing. Familiarity with test automation frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar. Product Knowledge Experience testing SaaS products or cloud-based applications is highly preferred. Tools And Methodologies Proficiency with testing tools such as JIRA, Postman, or equivalent. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git. Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with Selenium, TestNG, and JUnit, and experience with API testing. Additional Skills: Strong knowledge of database testing, SQL, performance testing tools, and experience with VA/PT testing. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Preferred Traits Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Experience with API testing and performance testing tools. Knowledge of database queries (SQL) for data validation during testing. Show more Show less