Sr. QA Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Manual Tester to develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on software requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in testing web and mobile applications, collaborating with Product Owners (POs), Development Leads, and providing effort estimations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on software requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Owners (POs) and Development Leads to understand project requirements and provide effort estimations.
• Perform thorough manual testing of software applications, including functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Execute test cases and report results in a detailed and structured manner.
• Identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies in the software using appropriate tools.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide feedback on testability and quality.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify areas of potential risk and areas not covered by formal test cases.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with the Agile methodology.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in manual testing of web and mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in developing and maintaining test plans and test cases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, document, and track defects and inconsistencies in the software.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our products through manual and automated testing. The Senior QA Engineer will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve quality issues, as well as develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience with both manual and automation testing methodologies and tools.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and execute manual test cases for new features and enhancements
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard automation tools
• Collaborate with developers and other QA team members to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects
• Participate in code and design reviews to provide feedback on testability and quality
• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Identify, prioritize, and report defects and issues to the development team
• Analyze and interpret test results to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and quality criteria
• Ensure that all testing is completed on time and within budget
• Continuously improve the testing process through the use of new testing tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Mentor and train other team members in manual and automation testing techniques

What you’ll bring:

• 5-7 years of experience in the software quality field
• At least 1 year of experience working in the eCommerce domain and familiarity with Agile methodology
• Familiarity with the entire software development life cycle and test cycles (Unit, Regression, Functional, Systems, Stress & Scale, Smoke & Sanity)
• Understanding of microservices and serverless architecture and deployment
• Understanding of existing QA best practices and methodologies to design, implement and automate processes
• Detailed and effective written communication skills for documenting the features tested and bugs found
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, extremely responsive and able to prioritize a large number of tasks
• Self-motivated, work well independently and with others

About Tecstub:

Tecstub is a renowned global provider of comprehensive digital commerce solutions for some of the world's largest enterprises. With offices in North America and Asia-Pacific, our team offers end-to-end solutions such as strategic Solution Consulting, eCommerce website and application development, and support & maintenance services that are tailored to meet our clients' unique business goals. We are dedicated to delivering excellence by working as an extended partner, providing next-generation solutions that are sustainable, scalable, and future-proof. Our passionate and driven team of professionals has over a decade of experience in the industry and is committed to helping our clients stay ahead of the competition.

We value our employees and strive to create a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. As part of our commitment to our team, we offer a range of benefits to ensure our employees are supported and motivated.

• A 5-day work week that promotes work-life balance and allows our employees to take care of personal responsibilities while excelling in their professional roles.
• 30 annual paid leaves that can be utilized for various personal reasons, such as regional holidays, sick leaves, or any other personal needs. We believe that taking time off is essential for overall well-being and productivity.
• Additional special leaves for birthdays, maternity and paternity events to ensure that our employees can prioritize their personal milestones without any added stress.
• Health insurance coverage of 3 lakhs sum insured for our employees, spouse, and children, to provide peace of mind and security for their health needs.
• Vouchers and gifts for important life events such as birthdays and anniversaries, to celebrate our employees' milestones and show appreciation for their contributions to the company.
• A dedicated learning and growth budget for courses and certifications, to support our employees' career aspirations and encourage professional development.
• Company outings to celebrate our successes together and promote a sense of camaraderie among our team members. We believe that celebrating achievements is an important part of building a positive work culture.

We are looking for a can do it attitude, and the ability to deliver with high velocity and high-quality at the same time. 

This person MUST have: 

- BE Computer Science, MCA or equivalent. 

- Experience testing IOT devices managed by cloud. 

- Manual testing experience and a desire to learn and work with the latest technologies. Web, Cloud and Mobile App testing. 

- Develop test plans, cases, and scripts; schedule and execute test cycles; contribute to testability & quality of software. 

- Reports all defects accurately; facilitate problem tracking and successful resolution; assess and communicate various risks involved and provide necessary assistance to engineers and stakeholders. 

- Basic knowledge of automation know-how [ API automation, Python] - Test to fail mindset, Solid test strategy experience, well versed with QA processes. - Hands on experience on Performance test angle. 

Experience: 

- Min 1 year experience 

- Not more than 10 year experience. 

Location 

- Remotely, anywhere in India 

Timings:

- 40 hours a week (9 PM IST to 2 AM IST(10 hours in your suitable time) , Monday to Saturday). 

Position: 

- Full time/Direct 

- We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc. 

- We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods. You will stay here because you love the company. We have only a 15 days notice period. 

• Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Management, Test Case Writing
• Functional, Integration, System & Regression Testing
• Defects Reporting, Tracking & Retesting
• Entire Test Life Cycle Management
• Good in Manual Testing
• Manual testing of front-end, API
• Monitoring and debugging issues in both staging and production environments
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a highly multi-tasked environment
• Must be self-motivated and results-driven
• Self-learning through self-exploration and documentation of the tool.
• Must have a hunger for knowledge and drive to increase product and domain expertise
• Detail and project-oriented with a focus on quality and passion in the work at hand
• Ability to effectively communicate and support our customers over email and web requests
• Ability to communicate easily with a diverse group of people

Qualifications

• Knowledge of any Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools like Jira or similar bug tracking tools - MUST
• An ability to rapidly grasp and apply complex business and technical concepts
• An ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent English Speaker - MUST
• Technical English writing in high level
• At least 2 Years and a maximum of 7 years of manual testing experience on web application
• Knowledge in SQL basic queries
• Knowledge in testing REST APIs
• Certification of ISTQB