Job Title: QA Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)Experience Required: 3+ YearsJob SummaryWe 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 & QualificationsManual 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