Job Title : QA Engineer
Location : Bangalore (Hybrid)
Experience : 6-8 Years
Joining : Immediate
About the Role :
- We are looking for a highly skilled QA Engineer to support our development and SDET teams in delivering high-quality, enterprise-grade applications. The role demands a strong foundation in manual testing, exposure to automation frameworks, and hands-on expertise in validating APIs, databases, and end-to-end workflows.
- The ideal candidate will bring a balanced mix of manual + automation skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with developers, SDETs, and product teams in an Agile / DevOps environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team building robust, scalable applications with modern CI / CD practices.
Key Responsibilities :
Collaborate with developers, SDETs, and product teams to understand requirements and design effective test strategies ensuring comprehensive coverage.Perform manual testing across functional, regression, integration, and system-level scenarios.Contribute to and maintain automation test suites for APIs, backend systems, and UI flows.Execute API testing (functional, negative, security, and contract validation) using tools like Postman, RestAssured, Swagger / OpenAPI.Validate database changes (Azure SQL, Informix) including schema / versioning with tools such as Liquibase.Integrate automated tests into CI / CD workflows (Concord, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent).Track, report, and drive defects to closure while ensuring high quality across releases.Participate in Agile ceremonies and promote shift-left testing practices.Must-Have Skills (Mandatory for Shortlisting) :
Testing Expertise :
Proven experience in manual testing for functional, regression, integration, and system testing.Strong hands-on experience with API Testing (Postman, RestAssured, Swagger / OpenAPI validation).In-depth understanding of test case design, execution, and defect lifecycle.Database Testing :
Strong knowledge of Azure SQL or other RDBMS.Basic experience with Informix DB.Proficiency in writing SQL queries for data validation, schema verification, and debugging.Tools & Frameworks :
Familiarity with automation frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, or Cucumber).Exposure to CI / CD pipelines (Concord, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Skills (Preferred, not Mandatory) :Familiarity with monitoring / observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenObserve).Understanding of cloud-native environments (WCNP, Docker, Kubernetes basics).Knowledge of security & compliance testing (authentication, authorization, encryption).Good-to-Have Skills (Added Advantage) :
Experience with performance / load testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).Knowledge of test management tools (Jira, Zephyr, qTest, or similar).Prior exposure to Agile / DevOps environments and shift-left testing Notes for Recruiters :Target QA engineers with both manual + automation skills.API testing and database validation are mandatory eliminators.Strong preference for candidates who have supported Java backend / API-heavy applications.Cloud-native exposure (WCNP, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus, not mandatory.What We Offer :
Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale applications with API-heavy backends.A collaborative and innovative environment that promotes learning and growth.Exposure to modern CI / CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, and cloud-native deployments.Competitive compensation package with scope for career advancement into SDET or QA Lead roles.(ref : hirist.tech)