We are looking for a skilled QA Engineer with strong experience in manual and automation testing of web applications, APIs, databases, and front-end interfaces. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through detailed testing processes and automation frameworks. 

Location: Bidadi, Bengaluru (On-Site)

Key Responsibilities: 
 Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for web applications, APIs, databases, and UI components. 
 Perform manual testing to verify functionality, usability, and cross-browser compatibility. 
 Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, Postman, JMeter, or similar. 
 Perform API testing using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST Assured. 
 Conduct database testing by writing and executing SQL queries to validate data integrity and business logic. 
 Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and identify edge cases. 
 Report and track defects using tools like JIRA, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps. 
 Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts. 
 Maintain test documentation and support regression and release testing activities. 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 
 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
 4+ years of experience in manual and automation testing. 
 Strong experience in web application testing (UI and functional) and database testing. 
 Good understanding of API testing and tools like Postman, Swagger, REST Assured. 
 Experience with automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber, or Cypress. 
 Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for database validation. 
 Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. 
 Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
 Experience with automation/manual testing of UI as well as performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner. 
 Exposure to DevOps practices and cloud environments (AWS, Azure). 
 Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript). 
 ISTQB certification or equivalent (preferred but not required). 

Soft Skills: 
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
 Excellent verbal and written communication. 
 Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. 
 Ability to work independently and within a team.