QA Engineer

Position Title: Associate QA Engineer

Location: Chennai

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Department: Software Development Centre Engineering

Objective: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer with 1+ years of experience in software quality assurance. The ideal candidate should possess strong manual testing skills and have a solid understanding of end-user applications and customer-facing products, similar to platforms such as e-commerce or local search applications.

• Exposure to test automation using Selenium will be considered a significant advantage.
• Perform comprehensive manual testing of web and mobile applications to ensure product quality and usability.
• Design, execute, and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on business requirements.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Validate new features, bug fixes, and regression testing before production releases.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure complete test coverage.
• Verify APIs, UI workflows, and end-to-end user journeys across different environments.
• Participate in sprint planning, requirement reviews, and release validation activities.
• Ensure a seamless user experience by testing applications from an end-user perspective.

• Competencies: •
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices.
• Experience testing customer-facing web or mobile applications with a focus on usability and functionality.
• Ability to create clear and comprehensive bug reports and test documentation.
• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman is an added advantage.
• Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium for test automation is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database validation.
• Experience with issue-tracking and test management tools such as Jira.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automation frameworks is a plus.

Experience:

• 1 – 3 year of experience in Manual Testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related field.

About Company: Mahindra First Choice (MFC) is India’s most trusted organised used-auto pla orm, backed by the legacy and credibility of the Mahindra Group. We simplify how India buys, sells and understands vehicles through a full suite of soluons—inspec ons, cer fica ons, warran es, auc ons, yard management and digital-led retail. As part of our ecosystem, car&bike builds India’s largest hyper-local auto-tech network for content and commerce, offering credible dealerships, award-winning editorial and technology solu ons for buyers and sellers. Together, we’re shaping a smarter, more transparent future for how India buys and sells vehicles. Why you should join us Joining Mahindra First Choice and car&bike means stepping into a high-growth, high-impact environment shaped by one of India’s most respected business groups. • A Brand That Opens Doors: Work with the credibility of the Mahindra name and one of India’s strongest auto pla orms. • Real Career Accelera on: Get Exposure to digital commerce, mobility tech, content, and opera ons—integrated roles that grow with you. • Culture That Builds Leaders: Collabora ve, agile, inclusive and innova on-first, we are proud to create industry leaders and mentors. • Unlock Growth Across Boundaries: Cross-func onal learning, internal mobility, and access to a group that spans mobility, tech, finance and more.