Senior QA Engineer (India)

Develop and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, cases, and scripts for software products.

Design and execute comprehensive API test plans and test cases to validate the functionality, performance, reliability, and security of backend systems.

Execute manual and automated tests and analyze test results to identify, document, and track defects using tools like Jira.

Collaborate closely with development teams to understand API specifications (RESTful/SOAP) and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Execute comprehensive regression testing across data dashboards, reports, and APIs to safeguard existing functionality during updates

Conduct root cause analysis of identified issues and implement preventive measures to assure product reliability.

Support automation development by developing and maintaining test scripts, ideally leveraging tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Postman, or SoapUI.

Monitor quality metrics and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Mentor and guide junior QA team members in testing techniques, including API testing.

5+ years of experience & strong knowledge of software testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and the SDLC/STLC.

Proficiency in manual and automated testing techniques, including functional, performance, security, and integration testing.

Proven experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, Swagger, or similar.

Strong understanding of RESTful and/or SOAP web services and API architectures.

Experience with test management and bug tracking tools (like Jira).

Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) and relevant programming/scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Java).

Knowledge of SQL for database validation.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and effective communication.

Leadership abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

You must be willing and able to work 12-9pm IST

Note that our Director of QA is in the U.S. but the majority of the QA team is in India

We offer both hybrid and remote options

Proximity to our Mumbai office is preferred.Hereis more information on our Mumbai office with some pictures you can check out! Address is Plot No K-10, Liberty Tower, Unit No -801,802 8th Floor, Kalwa Industrial Area, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; proximity to the office is strongly preferred

We are also open to hiring this as a fully remote role

Comp structure: fixed (inclusive of PF, Gratuity, and a 25k INR medical premium) + a target annual bonus that is approximately 5% of the gross annual earnings. Note that we don’t offer stock options

Time Off: 21 PTOs + 10 company-wide holidays

Health Insurance Policy (Self & Family): Every employee and their immediate family are covered under Health Insurance Policy worth INR. 500,000

Term Life Insurance & Personal Accidental Insurance: Every employee is covered under Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance Policy worth INR. 25,00,000/- each