Manual tester

Roles and Responsibilities :-

● Test the overall system using appropriate testing techniques and

instruments.

● Applying the appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product.

● Execute all levels of testing (Integration, Regression and Sanity).

● Design and develop automation scripts when needed.

● Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies.

Skill set required :-

● critical thinking and analytical skills to examine bug reports and prioritize

necessary tests

● Logical and creative mindset.

● Should be able to work on testing tools and technologies.

● Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle

● Knowledge of Software Test Life Cycle

Job Description

 Interact with Project management and development teams to develop a strong understanding of the project and testing objectives.

 Analyze requirements for validity. Design and prepare test plan/cases for mobile and web applications based on requirements

 Experience in handling a complete project from a QA engineer perspective.

 Create relevant tasks for Engineers in JIRA, track and ensure closure  Reproduce issues reported by the customers and document the steps clearly so developers can fix them

Requirements & Desirable skill sets

 Hand-on experience in Excel

 Basic knowledge of mobile applications

 Hands-on experience in Defect management tools like JIRA or similar tools

 Intermediate written/verbal communication

 Comfortable to work with large volumes of data and Attention to detail  Knowledge in testing iOS or Android native

 Knowledge in testing web applications

 Ownership of assigned tasks and escalate whenever required

 Very good analytical and problem-solving skills

 Good communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Understand product requirements and translate them into effective test cases.

Perform manual functional, regression, UI, and integration testing.

Conduct thorough API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger.

Perform database validation using SQL queries to verify data integrity.

Create, manage, and execute detailed test plans and test cases.

Log and track defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

Collaborate closely with the development and product teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes

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.

• Ensure processes used for system testing are adequate and appropriate 
• Develop manual test procedures 
• Work closely with the development team to ensure that Leica Microsystems products meet (and exceed) end-user expectations 
• Develop and maintain the system and user acceptance tests and scripts based on product requirements  
• Procure, create and manage test data required 
• Executing system and user acceptance tests and producing test logs and issue reports 
• Management of test coverage to ensure all requirements are adequately tested 
• Participate in troubleshooting and triaging of issues to generate root cause identification and resolution 

Our Expectations:  

• Bachelor of Engineering or Masters in software engineering / Informatics or equivalent. 
• Experience in device/embedded software testing 
• Experience of working in an Agile environment, testing user stories, and participating in SCRUM, sprint planning, and backlog review activities. 
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in verbal and written English. 
• Experience working with CI tools (ideally TeamCity). 

Nice to have / Ideally:  

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certified tester. 
• Experience in medical device quality standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. 
• 3-6 years of experience in testing medical device applications. 
• Experience working with teams across the globe. 
• Experience testing end-to-end applications that interact with hardware devices. 
• Experience in the Cybersecurity domain 

We're looking for a QA Engineer to help with manual testing as well as introduce automation to our processes where possible. Candidates will need to be familiar with and able to write scripts, set up automation processes, and familiarise themselves with the products we build (web and mobile apps).

• The role will also require you to document test cases with an understanding of what the product does and how the end-user might approach it.
• Understand functional and non-functional testing requirements of web and mobile applications.
• Document functional testing scenarios and cases, for manual testing of API functionality using Postman and manual testing of User Interface elements (web, mobile, and mobile web)
• Identify or create data for testing
• Execute test cases and record status
• Log defects identified and track them through retesting and closure
• Debug using ADB commands and tools like Charles Proxy to primarily identify the root cause of failures.

Skill:

• Good understanding of mobile and web applications functionality
• Good understanding of how APIs work functionally
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Non-functional testing of mobile applications including but not limited to battery analysis, GPU overdraw, responsiveness, etc.