QA tester ( manual + automation)

Overview

We are looking for a QA Tester with 2-3 years of experience in software testing, with hands-on skills in both Manual Testing and Automation Testing using Playwright. Both manual and automation testing skills are mandatory. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of testing concepts, be capable of designing and executing manual test cases, and have experience automating regression and functional test scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, document, and run manual test cases based on functional and non-functional requirements.
• Build, maintain, and run automated test scripts with tools such as Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.
• Apply hands-on experience in Python, Java, or TypeScript.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and smoke testing on web and mobile applications.
• Work with developers, peers, and product owners to clarify requirements and test coverage.
• Record and track defects in JIRA or similar tools, ensuring timely retesting and closure.
• Use basic SQL queries to validate data and test backend functionality.
• Keep test documentation clear and complete, including test cases, results, and reports.
• Help continually improve testing practices, automation coverage, and quality standards.
• Use AI-assisted QA tools to generate test cases, support test automation, and analyse defects, validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy.
• Test AI-powered applications for response accuracy, relevance, consistency, and robustness, including edge cases and incorrect or unsupported outputs.
  
  

Skills

• Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or other relevant streams.
• 2 - 3 years of software testing experience, including manual testing; automation experience is strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of testing methodologies (SDLC/STLC) and the defect lifecycle.
• Practical experience with Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, or comparable automation frameworks.
• Strong TypeScript programming skills for test automation.
• API testing experience with Postman and familiarity with performance testing tools such as JMeter are desirable.
• Sound SQL knowledge and the ability to validate backend data.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive commitment to quality and testing excellence.