Manual QA Engineer

Description

Ciklum is looking for a Manual QA Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Manual QA Engineer to drive quality engineering initiatives across complex, scalable systems in the financial technology domain. This is a key position in a high-impact agile environment, where you will be responsible for developing robust automated test strategies and ensuring software quality in enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and APIs using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux
• Build, enhance, and support RESTful and SOAP services with robust data handling
• Develop and maintain frontend components using JSF, ensuring a seamless user experience
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage deployments to servers like Tomcat, Netty, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry
• Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture and Drools for business rule management
• Use Apache Freemarker for dynamic templating where needed
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/SAFe environment, participating in PI planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Guide and mentor junior engineers to uphold quality and performance standards
• Conduct code reviews, debug complex issues, and ensure high availability of services in production

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation
• Hands-on expertise with Java-based test automation, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, and RestAssured
• Strong knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (Postman, SoapUI, Insomnia)
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar
• Proficiency in Core Java, Maven, and integrated development environments (e.g., IntelliJ)
• Excellent understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Exposure to enterprise-scale applications, preferably in regulated environments like finance or payments

Desirable

• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile or similar scaled agile frameworks
• Knowledge of test coverage strategies and shift-left practices

What's in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: Weve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, youll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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