Manual Quality Assurance Engineer

About the Job : Are you an experienced Manual QA Engineer with a strong background in the Telecom Domain and ready for an exciting challenge? We're looking for a highly motivated, skilled, and immediate joiner to play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our critical telecommunications systems. This is an onsite position requiring flexibility to work UK shift timings.Location & Shift : Location : Bangalore / Hyderabad / Chennai, India (Local applicants preferred)Shift : UK Shift Timings (Specific hours to be determined based on business needs)Employment Type : Full-time, OnsiteKey Requirements & Experience : Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience in Manual Quality Assurance (QA), with a significant focus on the Telecom OSS/BSS domain.Immediate Availability : This role is for an immediate joiner (or candidates with a maximum notice period of 15 days).Domain Expertise : Strong, hands-on experience in one or more of the following core telecommunications areas : - Billing- Order Management- Provisioning- Operational Support Systems (OSS)- Business Support Systems (BSS)QA Process Mastery : Proven expertise in the end-to-end QA lifecycle, including : - Detailed Test Case Creation (writing comprehensive, traceable test cases from requirements).- Systematic Test Execution (functional, regression, system integration testing).- Effective Defect Tracking & Reporting (using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.).Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams located globally and reporting effectively.- Database Knowledge (Nice to Have) : Proficiency in SQL and database validation techniques (e.g., querying data, validating transactions, data integrity checks) is a strong advantage.Core Responsibilities :As a Manual QA Engineer, you will be a vital part of our quality assurance team, responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable telecommunications solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include :- Test Strategy & Design : Analyze business and technical requirements to design, implement, and maintain comprehensive, reusable test cases and test scripts.- Test Execution : Execute functional, system integration, regression, and UAT test cycles in a timely and efficient manner, specifically tailored for telecom domain applications (OSS/BSS flows).- Defect Management : Accurately identify, document, and record bugs in the defect tracking system, collaborating closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting.- Process Improvement : Evaluate and analyze the current testing processes, methodologies, and tools, making proactive recommendations for necessary improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.- Reporting : Provide clear, concise, and timely status updates, test execution reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders.Qualifications : - Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.- Relevant Experience : Minimum of 1+ years of relevant testing experience (though 5+ years in the telecom domain is mandatory for this senior role).- Technical Acumen : Foundational understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, which aids in understanding application architecture and effective testing.- Teamwork : A proactive and collaborative team player with a strong work ethic, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with global teams during the required UK shift hours. (ref:hirist.tech)