QA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive manual test cases for our e-commerce platform

Design and implement automated test scripts using Selenium or Playwright

Work with AI-based testing tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage

Identify, document, and track bugs throughout the testing lifecycle

Collaborate with developers and product managers to resolve issues

Participate in sprint planning and review meetings

Create and maintain testing documentation

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on software testing experience

Strong manual testing skills with attention to detail

Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium or Playwright)

Familiarity with AI-based testing tools and approaches

Understanding of e-commerce platforms and their testing requirements

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Experience with agile testing methodologies

Selection Process

Our hiring process involves practical assessment to ensure candidates have the hands-on experience we require:

Initial screening and interview

First-round technical assessment (practical task)

Technical interview

Second-round technical assessment (practical task)

Final interview

Note: Completion of the practical assessment tasks is mandatory for all candidates as we prioritize demonstrated skills and hands-on experience.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

o   We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled QA Engineer to join our dynamic team.

o   You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects, contributing significantly to the success of our products.

o   We value ownership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

o   You will be a key member of our engineering team, working closely with developers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software.

o   We encourage innovation and continuous learning within a supportive and collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Planning & Strategy

o   Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies, including risk assessments and test coverage analysis.

o   Collaborate with the development team to define acceptance criteria and ensure testability of features.

o   Participate in sprint planning and grooming sessions to provide valuable QA input.

Test Execution & Automation

o   Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit).

o   Perform manual and automated testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, security, and usability testing.

o   Analyse test results, identify, and document defects effectively using bug tracking tools.

Quality Assurance

o   Advocate for quality throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to release.

o   Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality risks.

o   Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.

Collaboration & Communication

o   Effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and findings to the development team and other stakeholders.

o   Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

o   Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Data Analysis

o   Analyse test data and generate comprehensive test reports to track progress and identify trends.

o   Utilize data analysis techniques to improve test effectiveness and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

o   2+ years of proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar role in an agile development environment.

o   Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Technical Skills

o   Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, DevOps).

o   Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured.

o   Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Groovy).

o   Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) is a plus.

Soft Skills

o   Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

o   Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

o   A strong work ethic, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

o   A passion for learning new technologies and staying up-to-date with industry best practices.

What does the role look like?

We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented, and technically-savvy Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE). Should be an excellent individual contributor capable of understanding and driving test execution with minimal help. Who can work towards understanding application performance, functionality, and features to great depth enabling them to report issues, take ownership and drive them to closure.

What will you be doing?
 Develop and execute automated tests and test plans
 Efficiently execute test cases across all functional areas of the products(API and App)
 Review product user interface for conformity to design guidelines
 Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution
 Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
 Work with Engineering and product to understand the overall product requirements and technical architecture and how each feature is implemented
 Ensure the highest quality product delivery with security.
 Evaluating and integrate open source and in house developed toolsets

What will you need ?
 Bachelor/Master degree in CS or related field from a reputed college
 Experience in manual testing for Application and APIs
 Experience in automation testing using available framework.
 Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing frameworks and tools
 Demonstrated experience in test planning, test design, test execution and reporting.
 Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical partners.
 Understanding & experience with software design pattern, restful APIs and microservice architecture
 Prior experience in start-ups or health-tech will be a plus

Position Summary:

As a QA Engineer at LimeChat, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of our messaging and communication applications. You will primarily focus on manual testing to identify issues, validate product functionality, and provide feedback to our development teams. Additionally, you will be involved in automation testing to enhance efficiency and test coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute test cases, identify defects, and report issues accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements and user expectations are met.
• Conduct manual testing of LimeChat's messaging applications to verify product functionality and user experience.
• Develop and maintain test plans and test cases for both new features and regression testing.
• Participate in design and implementation reviews to provide input on potential issues.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects and ensure a robust product.
• Automate test cases using testing frameworks and tools.
• Maintain and update automated test scripts as necessary.
• Execute automated test suites to improve test efficiency and coverage.
• Continuously monitor the quality of our applications and participate in the release process.
• Collaborate with developers to isolate and reproduce defects for faster resolution.
• Maintain and document testing processes and procedures for reference.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer, with a strong emphasis on manual testing.
• Familiarity with automation testing tools such as Selenium, Appium, or similar.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with mobile and web application testing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Experience with testing APIs is a plus.

Skills Required -

• No handholding
• Logical thinking (scenario)
• API testing (POSTMAN)
• Database SQL (think of null & able to write join query)
• Why & when regression and different types of testing
• Able to write test case
• Web testing

Before a product is released to the public, it goes through a lot of quality assurance testing: the QA lead organizes and manages that testing. In fact, the QA lead is just as responsible for a successful product launch as the engineers or developers involved in that project. This is a skilled profession that requires previous experience in quality assurance, preferably in the same industry as the company posting the job, along with prior management experience. QA leads typically keep full-time hours, but they may experience periods of overtime closer to product rollouts. Candidates who enjoy testing products and working in fast-paced environments are a great fit for this role.

What you need to have:

• Experience in testing web-based applications.
• Experience in developing test cases and scenarios based on PRD/BRD/Use cases.
• Experience in testing Web Services
• Logging defects/bugs in the defect management tool
• Tracking the defects and retire them with appropriate test execution
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools and Technologies:

• Should have strong knowledge and hands-on with SQL, Java, and Selenium
• Good/Fair knowledge of angular framework and Protractor with JavaScript/TypeScript
• Hands-on with any of the defect management tools like Jira/Bugzilla
• Knowledge of J-meter, Soap UI is a plus