Quality Assurance Engineer (Manual)

About the Role:

At Davis Index, a forefront provider of market intelligence for the recycling industry, we're on the lookout for an adept QA Engineer. This position is key to maintaining our reputation for high-quality, reliable software solutions. As a QA Engineer with us, you'll be instrumental in enhancing the performance and user experience of our platforms, ensuring that our innovative services continue to lead in the recycling market intelligence sector.

In this role, you will work closely with both our development and product teams to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans for our web and mobile applications. Your expertise will help us drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to keep our software at the cutting edge of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases using React & NextJS with TypeScript for frontend testing, and NodeJS and Django environments for backend testing.
• Lead the creation and execution of automated and manual tests to ensure the highest quality product standards.
• Work closely with the development team to integrate REST APIs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of our applications across all platforms.
• Actively participate in cross-functional team meetings with product managers, developers, and designers to define and refine feature specifications and release schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by participating in code reviews, documenting best practices, and sharing knowledge with team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code to ensure smooth operations and an exceptional user experience.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our testing frameworks and tools.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in frontend development technologies such as React & NextJS with TypeScript, with a keen understanding of testing frameworks suited for these technologies.
• Strong background in backend development environments like NodeJS and Django, with experience in creating and testing RESTful services.
• Familiarity with database technologies, including MongoDB and Postgres, and an understanding of their integration into the development and testing process.
• Experience with DevOps tools, including Docker, for creating and managing development and testing environments.
• A passion for quality, with a track record of implementing practices that improve both product quality and team efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.

What You Can Expect:

• A role at the heart of the recycling industry's digital transformation, where your work directly contributes to the sustainability and efficiency of global recycling practices.
• The opportunity to work with a global team of professionals dedicated to creating a positive impact on the environment through innovative technology solutions.
• Competitive compensation package including health benefits, paid vacation, and flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

About Davis Index:

Davis Index is the leading market intelligence platform for the global recycling industry, providing essential price benchmarks, data analytics, and insight. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability drives everything we do. As an equal opportunity employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence.

You can also apply directly to our career portal:https://nyteco.keka.com/careers/jobdetails/37147

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QA Intern to join our dynamic team. As a QA Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance processes. This internship is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills and kick-start their career in the field of QA.

Responsibilities:

• Basic Understanding and practice of test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications.
• Conduct manual testing to identify and report software defects, ensuring their accurate documentation and tracking.
• Assist in creating and maintaining test data and test environments.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve reported issues and take follow up on the same.
• Participate in the review and improvement of existing test processes, methodologies, and documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts, techniques, and tools.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies and being aware of basic coding languages and tech terminologies.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Location: Ahmedabad (Temporary WFH)

Designation: QA Engineer

Experience: Fresher to 3 Years

Salary: As per market standards

Responsibilities

1-Should have played a vital role in Setting up Automation Frameworks, Processes, and Standards.

2-Expert proficiency in automation scripting using Java or other scripting languages.

3-Experience in using automation tools like Selenium/Webdriver, Sikuli, Junit/JMeter, etc.

4-Good expertise in System, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Ad-Hoc, Browser Compatibility, and Interface testing.

5-Prepare test case for Functional, Non-Functional, Integration and Usability, UI.

6-Experienced with a defect and bug tracking tools like Bugzilla, JIRA, etc.

7-Hands on experience in Test Planning, Test designing, and Test Execution, Defect Tracking & Defect Reporting.

8-Experience working in an agile development environment and scrum methodologies.

9- Involvement in setting up Test Environments, Requirements Management, Requirement Analysis.

10-Good understanding of database.

11-Should have experience in API testing.

12- Should have knowledge of payment gateway testing.

13- Good Knowledge of Performance Testing, Regression Testing, DataBase testing, Android Testing.

Qualifications

Education: B.E/B.Tech BCA/MCA

Mandatory Skill Requirements:

1. Strong Fundamentals on Manual Testing.
2. Some experience on API Automation Testing .
3. Basic understanding of any of the coding languages.(During the interview one coding question will be asked)
4. Basic understanding of SQL.(During the interview one SQL question will be asked)
5. Preferred Experience ( 2-6 yrs)

• Develop and execute both manual test scripts/cases based on analyzed requirements for the Hematology Medical Device.
• Investigates software, hardware, system problems and determines root causes for failures.
• Report and track the defects to closure, support for defect investigation, validate defect fixes and analyze the impact of fixes.
• Be involved in test lab management and improvement of test process activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or other relevant degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Work Experience Requirements: 6 or more years of experience in developing software system test designs and procedures.
• Experience in testing of software systems, preferably related to medical instrumentation
• Able to evaluate system specifications and requirements for completeness and testability
• Able to generate test designs and procedures from specifications and use cases, using industry-standard test design techniques, with minimal guidance
• Good understanding of software testing methodologies
• Experience with Requirements Management and Traceability
• Experience with Automated Software Testing is a plus
• Able to Document specifications, and or test documentation
• Able to execute test procedures manually, with minimal guidance
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to interface with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in IVD instrumentation, such as clinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology, urinalysis, molecular, microbiology, or flow cytometry systems, a plus.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of software development processes for a regulated environment (ISO9000/FDA) is a plus