Software Engineer in Test

Job Title: QA Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer with solid experience in both Manual and Automation Testing for UI and API layers. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a passion for quality, and hands-on experience with various tools and frameworks. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases.

Analyze requirements and prepare comprehensive test plans.

Develop and maintain test automation scripts using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Conduct API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar tools.

Perform database validation using SQL and tools like DBeaver.

Participate in performance and load testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling (a plus).

Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable test automation frameworks (POM, BDD).

Work with cloud-based applications (AWS, Azure, GCP – a plus).

Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams for end-to-end testing and CI/CD integration.

Utilize tools like Jira, Xray, and GitHub for test management, defect tracking, and version control.

Provide test metrics and reports for stakeholder visibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Manual Testing

Strong understanding of test case design, execution, and defect tracking

Experience in requirement analysis and test planning

Automation Testing

Hands-on with UI automation: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright

API automation experience with RestAssured, Postman, etc.

Proficiency in Java (primary language); familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript

IDE experience with IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code

API & Database Testing

Experience in Postman, REST APIs

Strong SQL knowledge and familiarity with DBeaver

Performance Testing (Nice to Have)

Exposure to JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling

Cloud Platforms (Nice to Have)

Basic knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP

Tools & Processes

Jira for defect tracking and test case management (Xray)

Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Version control using GitHub – branching, pull requests, and collaboration

Understanding of test architecture and choosing tools based on project needs

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Proactive and adaptable team player with a passion for quality