Software Test Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer with 1–2 years of experience in both manual and automation testing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of web and/or mobile applications through test planning, execution, defect tracking, and automation

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Create Test Cases: Develop comprehensive test cases to cover end-to-end scenarios, including database interactions, regression testing, and bug retests.

• Test Strategy Preparation: Assist in planning and preparing the overall test strategy for the project.

• Risk Reporting: Regularly report on risks, issues, and progress to ensure transparency and facilitate decision-making.

• Scrum Participation: Actively participate in Scrum meetings and planning sessions, providing insights and updates.

• Development Advisory: Collaborate with the development team to recommend improvements and best practices for software quality.

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts.

• Perform API testing using tools such as Postman.

• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure product quality.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and QA activities.

Required Skills

• 1–2 years of experience in software testing.

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and defect life cycle.

• Experience in manual testing of web and/or mobile applications.

• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright.

• Knowledge of automation frameworks such as Pytest, TestNG, or JUnit.

• Basic programming knowledge in Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman and basic API automation.

• Knowledge of SQL and database testing.

• Experience with Git and version control systems.

• Familiarity with Jira and test management tools such as Xray, Zephyr Scale, or TestRail .

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

• Understanding of performance and security testing concepts.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Certification: A certification from a reputable institute in software testing is a plus