
Quality Assurance Engineer
Miamin Systems • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Role & seniority: QA Engineer, Entry level
Stack/tools: manual web/mobile/API testing; test case design; defect tracking (JIRA, TestRail); API tools (Postman/Swagger); automation tools (Selenium, JMeter) as bonus; basic SQL; CI/CD concepts; Git; scripting (Python/Java) advantageous
Top 3 responsibilities
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Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents; develop test plans and test cases
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Execute manual tests (web, mobile, API); identify, document, and track defects; verify fixes
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Perform regression, functional, integration, and system testing; collaborate with developers; contribute to QA process improvements
Must-have skills
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Understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC
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Manual testing experience for web/mobile apps
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Test case design techniques; proficiency with JIRA/TestRail
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Basic API testing (Postman/Swagger); strong analytical/problem-solving; good communication and documentation
Nice-to-haves
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Exposure to automation testing (Selenium/WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit)
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SQL for data validation; performance testing (JMeter)
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CI/CD and version control (Git); scripting in Python/Java for test automation
Location & work type
- Location not specified; Full-time; Engineering role in Software Development
Full Description
About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and project teams to test applications, identify bugs, and improve overall product quality. This role requires strong analytical skills and a passion for delivering flawless user experiences.
Key Responsibilities Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents. Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases. Execute manual test cases for web, mobile, and API testing. Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like JIRA. Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot issues and verify fixes. Perform regression, functional, integration, and system testing. Work with automation tools (Selenium, Postman, JMeter, etc.)—bonus if experienced. Ensure software quality at every stage of development. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and standards.
Required Skills Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC/STLC. Experience in manual testing of web or mobile applications. Good knowledge of test case design techniques. Proficiency with test management and bug tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail). Basic experience with API testing tools like Postman or Swagger. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and documentation skills.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills Exposure to automation testing (Selenium/WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit). Basic knowledge of SQL for database validation. Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter). Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git). Knowledge of scripting (Python/Java) for test automation.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field. QA certifications (ISTQB) are an added advantage.
Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering Industries Software Development