Functional Tester

PwC; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Functional QA professional to analyze requirements, design and execute tests, and ensure end-to-end quality across applications. The role collaborates with BAs, developers, and product owners in an Agile setting, performing SIT and regression testing and driving defect resolution and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills and a solid understanding of STLC and defect management, contributing to overall

Qualifications

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and functional specs.
• Design, develop, and execute test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform Functional Testing, SIT, and Regression Testing.
• Validate end-to-end workflows across positive, negative, alternate, and exception scenarios.
• Create and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
• Log, track, prioritize, and manage defects through resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies with BAs, Developers, QA teams, and Product Owners.
• Conduct peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and execution results.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with QA standards, testing methodologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications.
• Design, develop, and execute test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform Functional Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and Regression Testing.
• Validate end-to-end workflows covering positive, negative, alternate, and exception scenarios.
• Create and maintain RTM.
• Log, track, prioritize, and manage defects through resolution.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with BAs, Developers, QA teams, and Product Owners.
• Conduct peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and execution results.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure QA standards and best practices are followed.

Skills

Functional Testing

System Integration Testing

Regression Testing

Requirement Analysis

Test Case Design & Execution

Test Concepts

Defect Management

Requirements Traceability

Agile Testing

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications.


• Design, develop, and execute test scenarios and test cases.


• Perform Functional Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and Regression Testing.


• Validate end-to-end workflows covering positive, negative, alternate, and exception scenarios.


• Create and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).


• Log, track, prioritize, and manage defects through resolution.


• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, QA teams, and Product Owners.


• Conduct peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and execution results.


• Support root cause analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with QA standards, testing methodologies, and best practices.

Mandatory Skills (Functional QA)

• Functional Testing


• System Integration Testing (SIT)


• Regression Testing


• Requirement Analysis


• Test Case Design & Execution


• Test Concepts and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)


• Defect Management


• Requirements Traceability


• Agile Testing Methodologies


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills