Freelance Software QA Tester - iPhone iOS

Review Criteria:

Mandatory:

• Strong UAT / Functional Test Lead Profiles
• Must have minimum 7 years of overall testing experience, with at least 3 years of recent UAT experience, primarily in manual testing for large enterprise or government project
• Must have worked on minimum 2 national-level e-Governance, public sector, enterprise, or marketplace projects in a UAT lead or ownership role
• Must have 3+ years of team handling experience, leading 7–8 QA/UAT members, including task assignment, review, mentoring, and delivery ownership
• Must have complete ownership of UAT activities, including UAT planning, execution, acceptance sign-off, defect management, retesting, and regression cycles.
• Must have strong hands-on manual testing experience, with the ability to create test scenarios and test cases from BRDs, user stories, functional documents, and Figma/UI screens.
• Must be able to understand HLD/LLD documents and API specifications and perform manual API testing based on business logic.
• Must have BE/BTech/MTech/MBA (BSc/BCA alone is not acceptable; with Bsc/BCA candidates must have a relevant postgraduate degree MCA/MTech)

Preferred:

• ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent is preferred

Ideal Candidate:

• 8 + years’ experience in UAT, with at least 2 National-level e-Governance solutions / Enterprise platforms / Marketplace projects.
• Proficiency in test planning, execution oversight, acceptance criteria definition, defect triage, regression cycle management.
• Proficient in understanding business requirements by going through BRDs, User Stories, Figma screens to define test scenarios and test cases.
• Ability to analyze high level and low-level design documents, API specifications to identify the business logic developed and create test cases to test the APIs.
• Hands-on experience of defining high quality test scenarios, test cases with ability to review and guide the test team members in doing the same.
• Education/Certifications: B.E./ B.Tech. / MTech/ MCA/ MS (Computer Science/IT)/ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or equivalent required.

At Incruiter, we are building a next-generation SaaS platform that transforms how companies hire talent. As a QA Engineer – Manual Testing, you will take ownership of ensuring the reliability, functionality, and user experience of our product. This is an opportunity to be a quality champion and set up scalable QA practices in a fast- paced startup environment.

EXCITED ABOUT YOUR TASKS?

● Lead the manual testing efforts for Incruiter’s SaaS applications (web)

● Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans, cases, and scenarios.

● Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing to ensure high-quality releases.

● Use Postman to validate and test APIs. Identify, log, and track bugs to closure using tools like Jira, TestRail, and Bugzilla.

● Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and Business Teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements.

● Prepare and maintain QA documentation (test reports, defect analysis, test strategies).

● Mentor and guide junior QA members, ensuring adherence to best practices.

● Own the QA sign-off process before each release.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

● 2+ years of strong hands-on experience in manual testing (SaaS/product- based environment preferred).

● Proven expertise in testing web applications, APIs, and mobile applications.

● Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and defect lifecycle.

● Proficiency in using Postman for API testing.

● Good to have Hands-on experience with Jira, TestRail, and Bugzilla.

● Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.

● Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams.

Role Summary

The Junior Manual Tester will support the QA team in testing Android, iOS, and web

applications. This role is suited for someone starting their career in software testing who is

eager to learn test design, execute manual test cases, identify defects, and collaborate with

the development team. Training and guidance will be provided to help the candidate grow

within the QA function.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirement Understanding

●Review basic business and functional requirements to understand feature

expectations.

●Ask questions and clarify uncertainties with senior testers or product managers.

●Participate in requirement review meetings when needed.

2. Test Planning Support

●Assist in preparing simple test plans under guidance.

●Help identify key areas that require testing.

●Contribute to preparing basic test datasets.

3. Test Case Creation & Documentation

●Write simple, clear, and structured test cases for assigned modules.

Maintain and update test cases in tools such as JIRA or Zephyr Scale.

●Document expected vs. actual results with accuracy.

4. Test Execution

●Execute manual test cases on web browsers and mobile devices

(Android/iOS).

●Perform basic functional, UI, usability, and regression testing.

●Carry out cross-browser and cross-device testing as instructed.

5. Defect Reporting & Management

●Identify and log defects with clear steps to reproduce, screenshots, and observations.

● Track defects using JIRA and coordinate with developers for retesting.

● Verify fixed defects and ensure proper closure.

6. Exploratory Testing

●Conduct exploratory and ad-hoc testing to uncover additional issues beyond scripted scenarios.

●Highlight unusual behaviors and potential edge cases to the QA team.

7. Test Reporting

●Provide daily updates on test progress, issues, and blockers.

●Assist in preparing concise test summary reports at the end of each test cycle.

8. Basic Non-Functional Testing Exposure

●Perform basic checks related to performance, compatibility, and security under guidance.

●Validate application behavior across different browsers, OS versions, and devices.

9. Test Environment & Test Data Support

●Assist in setting up test devices, browsers, and environments.

●Prepare simple test data for positive, negative, and edge case scenarios.

●Inform developers or DevOps teams about any environment-related issues.

10. Collaboration & Continuous Learning

●Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

●Work closely with senior testers, developers, and product owners.

●Learn and adopt new testing tools, techniques, and QA best practices.

11. Optional (Preferred but Not Mandatory): Automation & API Testing Exposure

●Understand basic automation concepts by collaborating with automation engineers.

● Execute simple automated scripts if required.

● Perform basic API testing using Postman (status code and response validation).

Required Skills

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

● Completion of a Manual Testing Course covering software testing fundamentals

● 1 year of experience in Manual Testing

● Basic understanding of software testing concepts, SDLC, and STLC.

● Familiarity with mobile and web applications.

● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

● Basic knowledge of JIRA or any bug-tracking tool (training can be provided).

● Good Proficiency in English, written and verbal, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

● Exposure to Postman or basic API testing.

●Understanding of JSON/XML data formats.

●Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium or Espresso.

Why Join SurveyHeart

At SurveyHeart, we’re building a platform that empowers creators, educators, and businesses to engage through intelligent surveys and quizzes.

As part of our Testing team, you’ll work in a collaborative environment where Accuracy, speed, and accountability drive everything we do.

You’ll be trusted to take ownership, experiment boldly, and directly impact the growth of one of India’s most loved SaaS platforms.

1. Building up and leading the Testing Team to the success of project
2. Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release / delivery
3. Deploying and managing resources for testing
4. Applying the appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and the Testing Team
5. Planning, deploying and managing the testing effort for any given engagement.

As a software tester, you'll be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment. You'll conduct automated and manual tests to ensure the software created by developers is fit for purpose and any bugs or issues are removed within a product before it gets deployed to everyday users. Your role is integral to the creation of software systems and technical products. You'll need to be familiar, or become familiar with, programming and using coding languages.

Responsibilities:

• Extensively working on Manual Testing/API Testing/Functional or UI Testing.
• Develop test strategies and test plans for projects.
• Participate in developing and reviewing the test policies for the organization.
• Defining the scope of testing within the context of every release and every software testing level or cycle.
• The use of resources in an effective way and managing the resources for software testing.
• Applying the appropriate test measurement and metrics for the software product and testing team.
• Designing test scenarios for software usability, running these tests, and preparing reports on the effectiveness and defects to the production team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years-10 years of related work experience in API and Functionality testing preferably in the Payments domain.
• Ability to work in a high-performance environment.
• Must be a Graduate in B. E/BSC. IT/BCA or Equivalent.

Position Description

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Contributes to overall business results by making recommendations that significantly improve operational efficiency and effectiveness of Travel Industry
• Facilitate the analysis, design and programming of viable solutions to high complexity business problems according to user specifications
• Ensure that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound and integrated
• Document and create test cases and to execute and verify those test cases as part of the overall functional testing of Information Technology products
• Contribute to test planning including API Testing
• Participate in the activities to develop and execute test to validate system functionality against specifications
• Take lead role in the testing of small to medium sized products
• Ensure that systems software is thoroughly tested
• Solid understanding of Quality Assurance methods and practices
• Deep understanding of manual and automated testing concepts
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as a QA Analyst/Engineer or similar role with a heavy focus on Automation Testing.
• Experience with high volume consumer-oriented web sites
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience with formal test procedures, release management
• Experience in Travel industry experience, GDS’s - SABRE, Amadeus, and Travelport
• Ability to distill complex business needs into functional requirements
• Excellent follow-up, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to make good decisions
• Team player with a professional attitude and learn new products
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain tight schedules
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed team in India and United States
• Strong skill and experience analyzing data sets of all sizes.

Strategic and Development Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Executive, Marketing, Sales and Operations teams in gathering product requirements, reporting results and managing expectations.
• Willingness to work flexible and/or extended hours as necessary and travel internationally on occasion.
• Specifically participate in the following: market research, requirements gathering and documentation, architecture design, resource allocation, issue delegation, release management, project timelines, source code protection, testing/QA (use cases) and outsourcing.
• Ability to "think outside the box"
• Ability to provide accurate and timely project estimates.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in CS, MIS, or equivalent.