Software Development Engineer- Test II

Software Development Engineer- Test II

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA & Data Analyst who can ensure application quality while analyzing and validating data across enterprise platforms. This role bridges functional testing and data insights, ensuring both system reliability and business data accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have experience in manual testing, data validation, defect management, and data analysis/reporting, working closely with business and technical teams in Agile environments and possess experience working with salesforce.

Key Responsibilities

Manual QA / Testing

• Perform Smoke, functional, integration, and regression testing across applications
• Design and execute test cases and test scenarios based on requirements
• Validate UI, APIs, and backend workflows for business-critical systems
• Log, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA
• Participate in SIT, UAT, and release validation cycles
• Ensure compliance with SDLC/STLC and Agile practices

Data Validation & Analysis on salesforce platform

• Perform data validation between source systems and target platforms
• Write and execute SQL queries to validate datasets on sql workbench
• Analyze data trends, discrepancies, and anomalies
• Support data reconciliation and integrity checks
• Generate dashboards/reports for stakeholders
• Collaborate with SMEs to derive business insights from data

Agile & Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Translate business requirements into test scenarios and validation rules
• Communicate testing results, risks, and data findings clearly

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Ensure end-to-end validation of application and data accuracy
• Identify gaps in requirements, test coverage, or data quality
• Support root cause analysis and defect prevention strategies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA and data validation processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• 5-9 years of experience in Manual Testing + Data Analysis
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies
• Experience in defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, HPQC)

Technical Skills

QA Skills:

• Test case design & execution
• Functional / Regression testing
• API validation (basic)
• Defect lifecycle management

Data Skills:

• SQL (mandatory)
• Data validation & reconciliation
• Reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau – preferred)

Tools & Platforms (Preferred):

• JIRA / Azure DevOps
• SQL Server / Oracle / Databricks
• API tools (Postman – basic validation)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail (critical for QA + data accuracy)
• Good communication with business & technical stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in Agile environments

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience with data platforms (Databricks / Data Lake / ETL pipelines)
• Exposure to Salesforce or enterprise applications

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Experience Level

Mid Level