
Job Title: Senior QA Engineer – Manual Testing (Hardware Focused)
Location: Navi Mumbai (Only local candidates from Mumbai/Navi Mumbai will be considered)
Work Mode: 5 Days Working | Work From Office
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Candidates Who are already serving or served notice period.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manual QA Engineer with strong proficiency in hardware-based and emulator-driven manual testing. The ideal candidate will also possess 1–2 years of hands-on experience in Java, ideally for scripting or basic automation tasks. This role is ideal for someone with a background in hardware testing looking to contribute to highly integrated systems involving both hardware and software components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute manual test cases focused on hardware-integrated systems, embedded environments, and emulators.
- Translate complex system requirements and user stories into well-structured, actionable test cases.
- Plan and maintain comprehensive test documentation ensuring traceability and thorough coverage.
- Identify, document, and follow up on bugs and inconsistencies across releases and change requests.
- Collaborate with development and hardware teams to ensure robust system validation across interfaces.
- Utilize Java (1–2 years' experience) to support test scripting or automation where applicable.
Must-Have Skills:
- Manual Testing Expertise: 5+ years in QA with a primary focus on hardware/manual testing.
- Hardware & Emulator Testing: Proven experience in testing physical devices, hardware components, or emulators.
- Java Scripting: 1–2 years of experience in Java for test scripting or automation utilities.
- Proficiency in test case design, defect tracking (e.g., JIRA), and understanding of testing life cycle models.
- Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS.
- Hands-on experience with SQL and working knowledge of databases.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Python or other test automation frameworks.
- Testing certifications (ISTQB, CP-SAT, CP-MAT, etc.)
- Familiarity with location-based technologies (GPS, mapping, navigation systems).
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive manual test cases.
- Perform exploratory, functional, and regression testing across multiple releases.
- Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
- Prioritize testing tasks effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Required Skills:
- Solid manual testing expertise with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in functional, regression, and exploratory testing.
- Proficiency with test management and bug tracking tools.
- Ability to create and execute test cases quickly without compromising depth.
- Strong adaptability to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Good to Have (Optional):
- Basic knowledge of automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.).
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins, etc.).
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of professional experience in software QA.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- 1-3 years of experience or training received as a Software Tester for web and mobile applications or similar roles. #software testing
- Good knowledge of Test case preparation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills to present findings to team members.
- Analyze client requirements for validity and feasibility
- Good logical thinking
- Execute all levels of testing - Software Tester - Manual testing
- Detect and track defects and inconsistencies
- 0-2 years of experience or training received as a Software Tester for web and mobile applications or similar roles.
- Strong knowledge of Test case preparation and Covering Test Scenarios.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills to present findings to team members.
- Analyze client requirements for validity and feasibility
- Good logical and analytical thinking
- Execute all levels of testing - Software Tester - Manual testing
- Detect and track defects and inconsistencies
- Experience with Restful API services
- Strong Knowledge in using the JIRA tool.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Performing Manual Functionality Testing
- Preparing Documentation like Test Plan, User manual etc.
- Co-ordination with Business team for requirement understanding
- Providing operational support as needed
Skills & Qualification:
- BE or MCA
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in Manual Testing of App, Web and APIs
- Basic Knowledge of SQL
- Knowledge of JavaScript and Automation Tool like Selinium, Jmeter etc. is preferred
Here is what we are looking for:
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Working knowledge with Manual testing, Mobile app testing, Web Testing, api testing, DB Queries.
- Knowledge of tools like Postman, SoapUI, Appium/Android Espresso, JMeter, etc.
- Plan and execute Functional, Security, and Performance testing multiple product lines (Mobile & Web).
- Experience with Web service technology like REST, XML/SOAP.
- Good understanding of Build, Deployment, Continuous Integration/Delivery process.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
- Excellent written, oral communication skills and collaboration skills.
* Brief knowledge of testing tools like JIRA, Scrum etc.
* Basic knowledge of PHP or worked on Wordpress/Laravel/CodeIgniter.
* Basic knowledge of any coding language too.
About Us:
Aakash EduTech Pvt. Ltd. (AEPL) is the digital learning arm of Aakash Education Services Ltd. (AESL). AEPL is a rock solid team of 800+ passionate individuals within 2 strong online learning brand names, under its umbrella:
Aakash Digital(digital.aakash.ac.in) geography access to education in the test-prep segment by removing barriers of geography, income, safety or time. Our unique digital offerings i.e. Aakash Live - live online classes, Aakash iTutor - recorded video lectures and Aakash Practest - integrated test series facilitate right guidance to students preparing for competitive exams from the safety and comfort of their homes. We have a reach in almost 7+ countries and 750+ cities world-wide.
Meritnation (http://www.meritnation.com/">www.meritnation.com) is India’s leading online learning platform for school students with over 2.0 crore enrolled students across CBSE, ICSE and leading state boards. It's an online tuition company with course offerings for class 1 to 12. The company has subscribers PAN India as well as in the Mid-East and has offices across 15 cities in India. Meritnation was a pioneer in Live Classes with more than 80,000+ hours of live class delivered on the platform till date.
What We Are Looking For:
- The candidate should have experience in manual testing, GUI testing, functional testing and load testing.
- knowledge of automated testing tools preferable open source like JMeter, Selenium etc.
- The candidate should have experience in writing and executing test cases.
- Good understanding of SDLC and STLC concepts; Ability to effectively prioritize assignments as well as unplanned issues.
- Knowledge of web-based applications is a must.
- Defect reporting, coordination with development team, defect logging, defect tracking tools like Bugzilla or Bugnet, bug reporting etc
- Completing assigned work with proper focus on design aspects, modular, coding standards, process adherence, optimized and readable code and minimal rework required
- Ability to work productively in a dynamic, priority shifting, deadline-driven environment with no/minimum supervision
- Self-initiative in reading and learning about new technologies, other modules of the application, newer and better ways of doing things
- Good teamwork, positive and constructive collaboration and communication with everybody
Required Skills
Both Manual and Automation testing(Basic Knowledge ) cover functional and performance testing.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree or Equivalent
In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in executing test cases and are passionate about quality, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will ensure that our products, applications and systems work correctly.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze system specifications
Collaborate with QA Engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans
Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
Evaluate product code according to specifications
Create logs to document testing phases and defects
Report bugs and errors to development teams
Help troubleshoot issues
Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Requirements
Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester of minimum 4 years
Must have knowledge in API and Selenium Automation
Must have knowledge of SQL and Linux
Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. qTest, Zephyr, TM4J)
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Base Criteria
Candidate should be comfortable with APP and UI Testing (Must)
Candidate should be able to write excellent Test cases (+ve and -ve)
Candidate should be good in logical implementations
Candidate should be good in Communication and work approach
Candidate should have good solution oriented approach
Candidate worked with premium Institution or premium product/app will be a great plus
Job Aim
To perform software tests to ensure quality
Responsibilities
Review of software requirements
Preparation of test cases
Automating responsive layout
Reporting of defects
Preparation of test reports
Essential Skills
Load testing
Identify Security vulnerabilities
Teamwork
Programming knowledge for automation testing
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