Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Designation : Software Quality Assurance Engineer (3-5) Years

Department : Quality Assurance (Manual Testing) / Engineering

Experience : Mid Level (3-5 years)

Job Type : Full-time

• Analyze and interpret SRS/FRS requirement documents to build strong functional understanding of system modules and workflows.
• Designe and maintaine detailed test scenarios, test cases, and test data, ensuring complete requirement traceability.
• Execute manual testing across multiple test cycles, including Smoke/Sanity, Functional, Non-Functional, Regression, API, Database, and Performance testing, as per defined test plans.
• Log, track and manage defects end-to-end using tools such as Jira / Asana / Trello, ensuring accurate priority/severity classification and clear reproduction steps.
• Review and monitor application/server logs to support root cause identification and quicker issue validation.
• Manage and maintain key test artifacts such as test plans, test reports, defect summaries, and release sign-off documents, including preparation of release notes when required.
• Track defects through out development lifecycle and ensured timely closure through continuous follow-ups with development teams and stakeholders.
• Perform database validations using SQL queries, ensuring accuracy and integrity of backend data across workflows.
• Work extensively with XML/JSON configurations, including creation, validation, and refinement to support application testing.
• Actively participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Planning, Refinement, Retrospective), supporting continuous improvement across SDLC/STLC.
• Act as a Quality Champion, proactively identifying risk areas, improving test coverage, and ensuring delivery quality.
• Support release activities for production deployments including fix packs, hotfixes, and patches, and provided troubleshooting support for client-reported issues.
• Deliver regular communication on testing progress, risks, milestones, and release readiness to ensure alignment across teams.
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers/trainees, supporting onboarding, process adherence, and product knowledge transfer.

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Time Management

• Manual Testing and Test Case Design
• Bug Tracking and Test Management (JIRA, Test Rail)
• API Testing (Postman, SOAP UI, Swagger)
• Querying Database tables using SQL

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/IT Engineering, MCA/BCA, or an equivalent degree, or a comparable blend of education and experience is preferred.

• ISTQB Foundation level certificate
• API Testing certificate

• Hands on experience of Programming Languages for Test Automation (Java, JavaScript, Type Script, Python)
• Hands on experience of Automated Testing Tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Webdriver IO)
• Good understanding of cloud resources like AWS S3, Cloud watch and other services.
• Hands on experience on Performance and Load Testing (JMeter or Load Runner or Locust)