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.(ref : hirist.tech)