Job Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Manual QA Engineer (Fresher to 2 Years Experience) with a strong foundation in software testing concepts. This role is ideal for early-career QA professionals who are eager to learn, take ownership of quality, and work closely with developers and product teams to ensure reliable, high-quality web applications. You will play a key role in validating features, identifying risks early, and supporting smooth product releases.
Key Responsibilities (KRAs)
- Understand product requirements, user flows, and business logic thoroughly.
- Design, write, review, and maintain detailed test cases and test scenarios.
- Perform manual testing including functional, regression, sanity, smoke, and exploratory testing.
- Identify, log, track, and verify bugs using JIRA with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis.
- Validate APIs using Postman (request/response validation, status codes, basic payload checks).
- Participate in sprint planning, requirement discussions, and release readiness activities.
- Ensure critical user journeys are always covered before releases.
- Collaborate closely with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes.
- Take ownership of assigned features/modules and their overall quality.
- Support production sanity checks and post-release verification when required.
Required Skills & Experience
- Fresher or up to 2 years of experience in Manual QA / Software Testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E / B.Tech or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of QA fundamentals (SDLC, STLC, test types, bug life cycle).
- Hands-on experience or academic/project experience in writing test cases with good coverage.
- Practical experience or internship exposure to JIRA for defect tracking.
- Working knowledge of Postman for basic API testing.
- Ability to understand functional workflows and edge cases.
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
- Ability to replicate bugs consistently with clear steps, environment details, and data conditions.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Good to Have
- Experience testing SaaS or web-based applications (internship/project exposure acceptable).
- Basic understanding of databases, logs, or browser DevTools.
- Ability to assist developers by capturing console logs, network logs, and request/response details.
- Exposure to Cypress automation (reading or writing basic test cases).
- Basic familiarity with API automation using Jest or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of basic SQL queries for data validation.
- Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams.
- Exposure to release cycles and production support activities.
- Immediate joiner or availability within a 1-month notice period is preferred.
Interview Process
- Round 1: QA Fundamentals & Hands-on (QA Lead)
Focus on testing basics, test case writing, bug reporting, functional understanding, and tools like JIRA and Postman.
- Round 2: Practical Thinking (Engineering Manager) Evaluate real-world testing scenarios, prioritisation, sprint understanding, and collaboration with developers.
- Round 3: Culture & Growth Discussion (CTO) Assess learning mindset, ownership, accountability, and long-term growth potential.
Interview Best Practices
- Be prepared to discuss academic projects, internships, or real testing scenarios.
- Keep examples ready for test case design and defect reporting.
- Ensure a stable internet connection for remote interview rounds.
About the Company
- Vision: We help e-commerce companies in India generate more revenue through marketing automation. Our products serve leading brands and process large-scale data with reliability and speed.
- Culture: We value ownership, accountability, and a strong quality mindset. You’ll get hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to make a visible impact early in your career.
If you are an engineering graduate passionate about software quality and looking to grow as a QA professional, we’d love to hear from you.
