QA Engineer at Trackmind (Hyderabad, India)
Trackmind· Hyderabad, India·
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Job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in Manual and Functional Testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in test case preparation, test execution, defect identification, and reporting. The candidate should possess good analytical and logical-thinking skills, a strong understanding of software testing concepts, and the ability to collaborate effectively with developers and other team members in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze functional requirements and understand application workflows.
- Prepare and maintain test scenarios, test cases, and test data based on requirements.
- Perform manual and functional testing of web applications.
- Execute Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
- Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA or similar defect management tools.
- Perform defect retesting and regression testing to ensure issues are resolved.
- Validate application functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with developers to understand, reproduce, and resolve defects.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.
- Maintain test documentation and ensure adequate test coverage.
- Support basic API testing and database validation wherever required.
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
Required Skills:
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in Manual Testing.
- Good understanding of Functional Testing concepts and methodologies.
- Experience in preparing and executing test cases and test scenarios.
- Knowledge of Smoke, Sanity, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Experience in defect reporting, tracking, and management using JIRA or similar tools.
- Ability to analyze requirements and identify potential defects, gaps, and edge cases.
- Good understanding of bug life cycle and defect management processes.
Good to Have:
- Basic knowledge of API Testing using Postman.
- Basic SQL knowledge for database validation.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Familiarity with Confluence or similar documentation tools.
- Basic understanding of UAT and requirement traceability.
Required Competencies:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and logical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with developers and cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and take ownership of testing activities.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
A candidate with strong fundamentals in Manual and Functional Testing, practical experience in test case design and execution, and the ability to identify and report defects effectively. Candidates should demonstrate a quality-focused mindset and a willingness to contribute to the overall reliability of the application.
Why work at Trackmind
- Growth: The company invests in workshops, training, and conferences — real opportunities to get better at what you do, on company time.
- Balance: "We protect your time outside of work. Balance is built into how we operate. Good work comes from people who have space to think."
- Team: They hire curious, collaborative people who are good at what they do — you'll work alongside a team that makes you better.
- Work style: On-site with offices in Hyderabad (India), the United States, and London, England. Employees work from physical offices; typical time on-site is not specified but the company operates with an "OnSite Workspace" policy.
- Notable perks: Competitive pay and benefits are a given. The company also uses AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (reviewing applications, analyzing resumes) but final decisions are made by humans.