Manual Test Engineer

Description

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual test cases based on functional requirements and user stories
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure quality deliverables
• Review requirements and provide testability feedback early in the SDLC
• Participate in test planning, test case reviews, and defect triage meetings
• Validate fixes and perform re-testing and regression cycles
• Maintain clear and organized test documentation and reports

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and SDLC
• Hands-on experience in writing test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Good knowledge of functional and non-functional testing
• Understanding of API testing basics (Postman is a plus)
• Experience testing web and/or mobile applications
• Ability to analyze requirements and identify edge cases
• Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Exposure to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a bonus
• ISTQB certification (optional but preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail (this one s huge in QA)
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Curious mindset tends to break things creatively

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Typically 2 5 years of experience in manual testing (adjust based on level)