Software Quality Assurance Tester

About Us:
At Molecular Connections, we believe in "Connecting brilliant minds, for building the future of scientific intelligence. Founded more than two decades ago, Molecular Connections is the leading AI-ML led data science organization accelerating digital transformation of Scientific Scholarly Publishing, STEM (science, technology, engineering and medical) and pharmaceutical data science/information/analytics domains, globally. Our marquee customer base is spread across US, UK, Europe and other geographies. Headquartered in Bengaluru, our technology and customer delivery centers are based across various tier 1 and tier 2 cities across south India. We are growing strongly both organically and inorganically with our latest technology-driven acquisitions in Germany and UK..

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Role:
QA-Tester

Highly motivated with
3 to 5 yrs
experienced QA Tester capable of handling comprehensive software quality assurance, specializing in functional, performance, and security testing. The ideal candidate will be a meticulous problem-solver with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable products.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Testing

• Design, develop, and execute
  detailed test plans and test cases
  (manual and automated) based on product requirements and user stories.
• Identify, document, and meticulously track software defects using a bug tracking system.
• Perform various types of functional testing, including
  regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
  .
• Collaborate closely with development and product teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues promptly.

Performance Testing

• Develop and execute
  performance and load testing scripts
  to evaluate system response times, throughput, and stability under various load conditions.
• Analyze performance test results, identify bottlenecks (e.g., in database queries, application code, or infrastructure), and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.
• Utilize tools like
  JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar
  to simulate real-world user traffic.

Security Testing

• Conduct basic to intermediate-level
  security testing (vulnerability scanning, penetration testing)
  to identify common security flaws (SQL injection, XSS, broken authentication).
• Work with development teams to ensure compliance with security best practices and company policies.
• Utilize security testing tools like
  OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, or similar
  to test application resilience.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience
  in Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
• Proven experience in designing and executing test cases for
  functional, performance, and security
  aspects of software applications.
• Proficiency with at least one
  test management tool
  (Jira, TestRail, ALM).
• Familiarity with
  automated testing frameworks
  (Selenium, Cypress) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of
  software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  and agile methodologies.
• Experience with
  SQL and database testing
  to validate data integrity.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and written skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a continuous integration/continuous delivery
  (CI/CD)
  environment.
• Certification in a relevant area (ISTQB, relevant security certifications).
• Experience testing
  APIs/Web Services
  using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Why Join Molecular Connections?

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven company at a pivotal time in its growth. You will be a key part of our vision to "build the future of scientific intelligence," with a clear path for professional growth and a chance to make a lasting impact on our organization and a competitive remuneration with other benefits commensurate with candidates' experience and track record.