QA Engineer Manual and Automation

Job Title: QA Engineer Manual and Automation

Location: India, Remote  

Company: Appricus IT Solutions 

Job Type: Full-time 

Experience: 2+ years 

Budget: 3-8 LPA 

Urgency: Immediate or can join within 2 weeks. 

About Us: 

Appricus IT Solutions is committed to providing high-quality, market-defining software solutions, with a focus on maintainability, design perfection, and exceptional user experience. Our innovative team thrives on complex projects, delivering cutting-edge solutions that create value for our clients. We specialize in rapid application development, cloud architecture (Aws, Azure, Google Cloud), and agile product management.  

Overview: 

We are seeking a QA Engineer with 2+ years of experience in both Manual and Automation testing to join our remote team in India. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by designing and executing comprehensive test strategies using both manual and automated approaches. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including developers and project managers, to proactively identify issues and ensure seamless product delivery. 

This role involves working with U.S.-based clients, so some overlap in working hours is expected for effective communication and alignment. The ideal candidate is passionate about test automation, quality assurance, and eager to work in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts. 
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, usability, and automated testing across web and mobile applications. 
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues found during testing and collaborate with developers to resolve them efficiently. 
  • Use tools like JIRA to ensure that defects are accurately identified, documented, and tracked. 
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, testing, and release validation. 
  • Communicate effectively with U.S.-based clients, ensuring timely updates and alignment. 
  • Provide detailed test reports, metrics, and documentation to stakeholders. 
  • Continuously improve QA processes, automation coverage, and adapt to new testing methodologies and tools. 

Desired Skills: 

• Manual Testing: Strong experience in functional, regression, exploratory, and usability testing. 
• Automation Testing: Practical experience with tools like Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, or similar frameworks. 
• API Testing: Familiarity with REST Assured, Postman, JMeter, or similar tools. 
• Defect Tracking: Proficient with tools like JIRA for issue tracking and reporting. 
• Test Documentation: Ability to create and manage clear, detailed test cases, plans, and reports. 
• Environment Knowledge: Comfortable working with both Linux and Windows operating systems. 
• Database & API Knowledge: Basic understanding of SQL and API request/response structures for validation. 
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket. 
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with global teams. 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience in mobile automation testing for Android, iOS, or cross-platform applications. 
• Working knowledge of CI tools such as Jenkins. 
• Exposure to cloud testing platforms or performance testing tools. 

Qualification: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

2-3 years of experience in software quality assurance with a focus on automation testing. 

Experience working with U.S.-based clients and accommodating overlapping working hours. 

Knowledge of testing web and mobile applications across various platforms. 

A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to quality assurance. 

Benefits: 

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. 

Fully remote work with flexibility in working hours. 

Opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative and innovative team culture. 

Exposure to global projects and working with U.S.-based clients.