QA Engineer

Job Description:

Urgent Opening
Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: Pal Adajan, Surat
Website: https://softices.com/

Responsibilities & Duties
* Analyze requirements, user stories, and technical documentation.
* Design, develop, and maintain test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
* Perform manual testing including Functional, Regression, Smoke, Sanity, Integration, and UI/UX testing.
* Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Jira, Trello, or Bugzilla.
* Collaborate with developers to reproduce and validate fixes.
* Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing for web and mobile.
* Execute API testing using Postman/Swagger.
* Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium / Cypress / Playwright.
* Work with automation frameworks such as PyTest, TestNG, or Page Object Model (POM).
* Automate repetitive scenarios and assist in regression automation.
* Generate detailed test execution reports and ensure defects are resolved before deployment.
* Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
* 1–2 years of hands-on experience in manual testing.
* Basic experience with automation testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
* Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle.
* Ability to write clear and comprehensive test cases.
* Basic SQL knowledge for data validation.
* Familiarity with bug-tracking and test management tools.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Good to Have
* Experience with Python/Java automation frameworks (PyTest, TestNG).
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
* Performance testing basics (JMeter, k6).
* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Soft Skills
* Attention to detail
* Ownership and accountability
* Time management
* Effective communication and teamwork