Quality Assurance Software Engineer (Manual & Automation)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure applications meet both business and technical requirements. Roles & Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases. Perform manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications. Execute functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, exploratory, API, database, and performance testing. Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools. Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business analysts to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews. Create and maintain QA documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test reports. Perform API testing using Postman and validate backend data through SQL queries. Support test automation initiatives and continuously improve testing processes. Ensure software releases meet quality standards before deployment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. At least 4 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance. Strong experience in both Manual and Automation Testing. Hands-on experience testing web and mobile applications. Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Strong understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Experience working with cross-functional Agile teams. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience as the primary or sole QA on a project. Experience facilitating sprint demos or coordinating release activities. Exposure to multiple industries such as FinTech, Insurance, Hospitality, or Real Estate. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control. Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality.