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.