IT Quality Engineer - Swing Shift

Gemological Institute of America; Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gemological Institute of America is looking for an IT Quality Engineer to join their team in Mumbai. The successful candidate will execute testing activities to ensure software applications meet functional and quality standards, working collaboratively in an Agile environment.

This role involves manual and basic automation testing, with responsibilities including defect tracking in Jira and documentation in Confluence. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and 1–3 years of experience in software quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or related field.
• Experience in manual testing methodologies.
• Foundational knowledge of automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual functional, regression, and smoke tests.
• Create and maintain detailed test cases in X-ray.
• Identify, document, and track software defects in Jira.

Skills

Analytical and logical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

Jira

X-ray

Job description

## IT Quality Engineer - Swing ShiftApplylocations: GIA Services Private Limited (Navi, Mumbai)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R0011403The IT Quality Engineer is responsible for executing the day-to-day testing activities to ensure software applications meet functional requirements and quality standards. The role involves creating and executing manual test cases, identifying defects, and contributing to the automation suite using Playwright. Working within an Agile team, the IT Quality Engineer ensures that every release is stable and user-friendly by leveraging Jira and X-ray for meticulous test management and documentation in Confluence.## Essential DutiesExecute manual functional, regression, and smoke tests to ensure application stability and requirement coverage.Create and maintain detailed test cases and test steps within X-ray based on business requirements.Identify, document, and track software defects in Jira; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.Develop and update basic automated test scripts using Playwright under the guidance of senior team members.Participate in requirement grooming sessions to provide feedback on testability and acceptance criteria.Prepare and update project-related testing documentation in Confluence.Verify bug fixes and perform impact analysis for regression testing.Provide regular status updates on testing progress and defect metrics during daily stand-ups.Other duties as assigned.## Compentencies* Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting technical issues.* High level of curiosity and attention to detail.* Ability to learn new technical tools and frameworks quickly.* Strong collaborative spirit and team-oriented mindset.## QualificationsEducation Qualifications and CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience1–3 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or a related field.Technical / Domain Specific / Functional Experience and Knowledge• Experience in manual testing methodologies and the STLC.• Foundational knowledge of automation tools (Playwright preferred).• Basic proficiency in Jira and X-ray.• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development cycles.GIA or G&J Industry Specific Experience and KnowledgeFamiliarity with laboratory, grading, or operational technology environments is preferred but not required.Critical Experiences (including challenges that were overcome, proven skills, demonstrated outcomes, etc.)Demonstrated ability to write clear test cases and detailed, reproducible bug reports.**Disclaimer:** This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.