Description :
Job Title : Manual QA Engineer
Company : Kiwi General Insurance
Location : Mumbai / Navi Mumbai
Experience : 3 - 7 Years
Function : Software Engineering ? QA / SDET
About Kiwi General Insurance :
At Kiwi, were not here to patch outdated systems or upgrade legacy workflows. Were here with a sledgehammer, reimagining insurance from the ground up. No dusty processes. No legacy tech debt. Just clean, modern, digital-first experiences that make insurance simple, intuitive, and even delightful.
Founded in 2024 by industry veterans and startup mavericks, Kiwi blends deep insurance expertise with startup agility to build products that challenge the norms. Were not here to modernize insurancewere here to rewire it.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving real customer problems, and are excited about redefining how people experience insurance, Kiwi is the place for you.
Role Overview :
We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically strong Manual QA Engineer to ensure that our insurance applications function seamlessly and deliver exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to test, validate, and improve mission-critical systems.
This role requires hands-on experience in manual testing within the insurance domain and the ability to contribute effectively to automation efforts using Selenium and JavaScript.
Key Responsibilities :
Testing & Quality Validation :
- Design, write, and execute manual test cases based on functional and business requirements.
- Support automation efforts by writing and maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with JavaScript.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across web and mobile platforms.
- Validate insurance workflows including policy issuance, claims, renewals, endorsements, and underwriting.
Defect Management & Documentation :
Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar systems.Work closely with developers and business analysts to reproduce issues and ensure timely fixes.Prepare and maintain detailed test documentation including test cases, test plans, and test summary reports.Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and guidelines.Cross-functional Collaboration :
Collaborate with product managers, developers, customer experience teams, and QA peers to understand business flows and expected outcomes.Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.Provide regular testing updates, risks, and blockers to project stakeholders.Requirements : Must-Have Skills :
3+ years of manual testing experience in the insurance domain (mandatory).Strong expertise in manual testing methodologies across functional, regression, integration, and system testing.Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver using JavaScript for automation.Experience with defect tracking tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar.Practical understanding of Agile / Scrum development processes.Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios.Domain Knowledge :
Exposure to insurance applications such as :
Policy administration systemsClaims processing workflowsUnderwriting portalsQuote and bind systemsSoft Skills :
Strong communication and documentation skills.High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment.Proactive, solution-oriented, and customer-focused.Why Join Kiwi? :
Build products from scratchno legacy systems.Be part of a founding-phase tech team redefining digital insurance.Work with leaders who built some of Indias top insurance and fintech products.Opportunity to influence testing strategy, quality frameworks, and QA culture.Fast-paced, high-impact environment with room for innovation and autonomy.(ref : hirist.tech)