QA Engineer (Automation and Manual Testing)

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with a strong background in both automation and manual testing, particularly using Selenium with Java or C#. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for identifying software defects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. This role supports a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work both in the office and remotely

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or C# to ensure the quality and reliability of web applications.

2. Manual Testing: Conduct thorough manual testing, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing, to identify defects and verify software functionality.

3. Test Planning: Create comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and design specifications.

4. Azure Integration: Leverage knowledge of Azure and Azure DevOps to integrate testing activities into the development and release pipeline.

5. Defect Management: Document and track defects, working closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

6. Performance Testing: Conduct performance and load testing as required to assess application scalability.

7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and methodologies and contribute to a culture of quality excellence.

8. Collaboration: Collaborate with development teams to ensure early testing integration and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product quality.

9. Reporting: Provide clear and concise test reports, highlighting test results, defects, and progress to project stakeholders.

10. Documentation: Maintain up-to-date test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and automation scripts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/MCA or a related field.

4 to 10 years of QA experience, with a strong focus on both manual and automation testing.

Proficiency in test automation using Selenium with Java or C#.

Experience with Playwright & TypeScript

Experience in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, Karate API automation tool, or using similar tools

Experience with GitHub

Strong knowledge of Azure and Azure DevOps for test management.

Experience working with Agile teams.

Experience with hybrid work arrangements.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Certifications related to testing and quality assurance are a plus.