Associate QA Engineer

Cointab Software; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cointab Software in Mumbai is seeking an Associate QA Engineer to support testing across web applications. You will perform manual testing and develop automation with Selenium WebDriver using Java, while validating APIs and backend data via SQL. Defect reporting will be tracked in Jira or Redmine, with collaboration in Agile sprints.

The role suits early QA careers, offering exposure to TestNG, Cucumber, POM, and Maven, plus basic security testing awareness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and testing fundamentals.
• Experience in manual testing of web applications.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Understanding of automation frameworks (TestNG, Cucumber, POM).
• Experience in API testing and SQL validation.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools.
• Basic knowledge of OWASP ZAP or security testing.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and create test scenarios and cases.
• Perform manual testing (functional, regression, integration, E2E, cross-browser).
• Develop and execute automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java.
• Work with frameworks like TestNG, Cucumber, POM, and Maven.
• Conduct API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Validate backend data using SQL queries.
• Log and track defects using tools like Jira or Redmine.
• Collaborate with developers and participate in Agile activities.
• Maintain QA documentation and ensure test coverage.

Skills

SDLC/STLC

Manual testing

Web app testing

Automation concepts

API testing

SQL validation

Defect tracking

Agile experience

Security basics

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Java

TestNG

Cucumber

POM

Maven

Postman

SQL

Jira

Redmine

OWASP ZAP

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Role Overview

The Associate QA Engineer will support testing activities across web applications. The role includes manual testing, automation using Selenium with Java, API testing, SQL validation, and defect reporting. Ideal for candidates early in their QA career with hands‑on exposure to testing tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and create test scenarios and cases.
• Perform manual testing (functional, regression, integration, E2E, cross-browser).
• Develop and execute automation scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java.
• Work with frameworks like TestNG, Cucumber, POM, and Maven.
• Conduct API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Validate backend data using SQL queries.
• Log and track defects using tools like Jira or Redmine.
• Collaborate with developers and participate in Agile activities.
• Maintain QA documentation and ensure test coverage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and testing fundamentals.
• Experience in manual testing of web applications.
• Hands‑on experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java.
• Understanding of automation frameworks (TestNG, Cucumber, POM).
• Experience in API testing and SQL validation.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools.
• Basic knowledge of OWASP ZAP or security testing.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Basic knowledge of Git and CI/CD.
• Understanding of REST APIs and JSON.
• Exposure to performance or mobile testing.
• ISTQB certification.