About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical QA & Testing Executive who is passionate about delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate should be capable of understanding business requirements, preparing test cases, identifying defects, and ensuring applications meet functional and performance expectations before release.

The role requires close collaboration with Business Analysts, Developers, Project Managers, and Clients to deliver reliable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Testing

• Understand Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), BRD, and user stories.
• Prepare detailed test scenarios and test cases.
• Execute manual testing for Web, Mobile, and ERP applications.
• Validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform Regression Testing, Smoke Testing, Sanity Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Defect Management

• Identify, document, and report bugs with proper reproduction steps.
• Track defects until closure.
• Verify bug fixes and perform retesting.
• Prioritize defects based on severity and business impact.

Documentation

• Create Test Plans and Test Strategy documents.
• Maintain Test Case Repository.
• Prepare Test Execution Reports.
• Create Release Validation Reports.
• Maintain QA documentation for future reference.

Process Improvement

• Suggest improvements to enhance software quality.
• Participate in sprint planning and requirement discussions.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Developers and Business Analysts.
• Coordinate with clients during UAT.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and review meetings.
• Communicate testing status to project stakeholders.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in Manual Testing.
• Knowledge of API Testing using Postman is an advantage.
• Basic SQL knowledge for database validation.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience with Bug Tracking Tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, etc.).
• Familiarity with Test Case Management tools.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical thinking.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Time management and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, MCA, B.Tech, or equivalent.
• ISTQB Certification is an added advantage.
• Experience in ERP, CRM, HRMS, or Business Applications is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Requirement Analysis
• Manual Testing
• Regression Testing
• Functional Testing
• UAT Support
• Defect Reporting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Documentation
• Team Collaboration
• Quality Mindset

Tools Exposure

• Postman
• MySQL / SQL Server
• Excel
• Google Sheets
• Browser Developer Tools