QA analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with 4+ years of proven experience in software testing and test automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in leading the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) across multiple projects, functional testing of web and backend systems, and hands-on experience with API automation. This role requires someone who can build robust test strategies, design automation frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the complete STLC (planning, test case design, execution, defect management, and closure) across concurrent projects.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend systems.

• Perform functional, regression, smoke, and system integration testing, ensuring full coverage and efficient execution.

• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar, validating request/response structures, data integrity, performance, and security.

• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to identify gaps, track defects, and enhance test coverage.

• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

• Execute performance, load, and stress testing to validate system scalability and reliability.

• Document detailed test plans, strategies, and reports, ensuring clear communication of testing progress and quality metrics.

• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, strategies, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in QA automation and software testing.
• Strong experience managing and executing STLC in multi-project environments.
• Hands-on experience with functional testing (web, mobile, backend) and solid test case design skills.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Expertise in API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar frameworks.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python, Java, or JavaScript).
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with hands-on exposure.
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud-based test environments or Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Familiarity with security testing practices.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to own the QA function and contribute to building scalable testing systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, tech-driven team with real impact on product quality.
• 5-day work week, flexible working hours, and a collaborative culture.
• Health benefits and support for professional learning & upskilling.

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 Overview:

As a Manual Tester Intern at Arcitech AI, you will play a crucial role in our advancements in the Software and IT sector. You will be responsible for executing test cases, reporting bugs, and ensuring the quality of our software products. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in manual testing and contribute to our dynamic team in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Responsibilities:

• Execute test cases
• Report bugs
• Perform regression testing
• Write test scripts
• Conduct smoke tests
• Document test results
• Analyze test data
• Validate user inputs
• Review test plans
• Perform sanity checks
• Cross-browser testing
• Test mobile applications
• Conduct usability testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 0 to 1 years of experience in manual testing

Skills:

• Proficiency in test scenarios and test cases
• Strong bug tracking and bug reporting skills
• Knowledge of regression testing and black box testing
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and software development lifecycle
• Ability to conduct white box testing

Job Description:

• Works with team to drive improvements in code quality via manual testing
• Works to develop and execute QA strategies to meet and exceed corporate quality goals
• Delivers on capabilities for the product suite automation strategy
• Develops manual and automated test cases and configurations needed to meet testing of business requirements
• Executes test cases/scripts to ensure delivery of quality software applications, including Systems Integration, Regression, and Performance Testing 
• Generates test data to support the requirements and test case for various test phases
• Building and maintenance of quality standards as well as enforcing technical and testing standards
• Creates logs to document testing phases and defects
• Monitors and tracks resolution of defects and takes part in daily standup 
• Designs, monitors, and analyzes quality assurance metrics such as defect, defect counts, test results, and test status
• Identifies opportunities to adopt innovative testing technologies and techniques
• Looks beyond the obvious for continuous improvement opportunities

Qualification and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical disciplines, or equivalent work experience required
• 3+ years of experience in Technology, with an emphasis on QA, and proven ability in writing test cases, running functional or performance tests, and managing defects
• Solid experience in test-driven development, unit testing, functional testing, system integration testing, regression testing
• Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate & report software application issues
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Solid knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC and STLC
• Working knowledge of test management software like Jira
• Strong in analytical skills and should be a team player
• Competent in executing test cases and passionate about quality
• Ability to handle conflict effectively

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.)

Responsibilities

Excellent command of Manual Testing and Automation Testing (Any tool).

Good knowledge of UI automation using Selenium or equivalent

Good knowledge in writing advanced SQL queries and data validation techniques Solid knowledge of SDLC and STLC concepts, Functional Testing

Fundamentals Good Experience of working in an Agile environment

and Expected skillset (Good to have)

Experience working with defect management tools like JIRA Well versed with all types of testing artifacts.

• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Perform various types of testing like sanity, functional, exploratory, integration, and system testing to ensure that the product delivered is of high quality.
• Support the Planning of test schedules in accordance with project scope/delivery dates and ensure that the timelines are adhered to without fail.
• Have very good knowledge of SDLC and STLC life cycles and working knowledge in agile.
• Work as part of cross-functional, passionate agile project teams to ensure quality is driven into the heart of the development process from requirements definition through to delivery.
• Contributing toward predictable delivery of quality releases.
• Be meticulous about documentation and maintaining a robust log of all test cases and test results.
• Very good at manual testing of web and windows based applications, web services testing, and integration testing of a complex system, iOS and Android applications.
• Defect Tracking and Reporting of bugs to developers so as to fix it and follow-ups.
• Lesson Learnt documents (based on testing inputs from the previous project)
• Suggestion Documents (to improve software quality)
• Leads test processes and delivers results to necessary stakeholders.
• Reviews changes or upgrades to existing tests, tools, and testing protocols.
• Good to have knowledge over Stockbroking applications, financial and capital market domain.

Desired Technical Skills and Experience

• Experience with Web Applications, iOS, and Android Applications.
• Passionate about understanding the application end to end.
• Effective communication skills to interact with internal stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
• Adaptable to the current requirement.
• High-level problem-solving skills, and the ability to project manage Knowledge of defect management process
• Strong understanding of software concepts and ability to quickly grasp new products and technologies.