Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Digital Strategy

About the Role

Kauvery Hospital is looking for a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with 3 years of hands-on software testing experience to join our technology team in Chennai. The role will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software products through structured manual and/or automated testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, user stories, and design documents to prepare comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and/or automated test cases and report defects with clear reproduction steps.
• Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke, and UI/UX Testing.
• Collaborate with Developers, Business Analysts, and Product Managers to understand requirements and ensure quality delivery.
• Identify, document, track, and manage defects using bug-tracking tools.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Perform API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Contribute to and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks, where applicable.
• Perform basic database validation using SQL queries.
• Ensure timely completion of testing cycles within release timelines.
• Prepare test summary reports and communicate quality risks to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in Software Testing Manual and/or Automation.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC.
• Hands-on knowledge of test case design techniques, including Boundary Value Analysis and Equivalence Partitioning.
• Working knowledge of bug/defect tracking tools.
• Basic SQL skills for database and data validation.
• Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or TestNG.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools.

Key Skills:

Software Testing, Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, API Testing, Postman, Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, SQL, STLC, SDLC, Agile, Scrum, Defect Tracking, Test Case Design, UI Testing

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has strong hands-on experience in manual software testing, with exposure to automation testing.
• Can independently prepare test scenarios, test cases, and execute complete testing cycles.
• Has practical experience in API testing and basic database validation.
• Is comfortable working closely with development and product teams in an Agile environment.
• Has strong attention to detail and can identify and communicate software quality risks effectively.

Interested candidates with relevant software testing experience are encouraged to apply.