Manual QA Engineer – Software & Firmware

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear objectives to ensure alignment

Engagement with customers, product管理,

Guidance and feedback from managers

Mentor program and networks

Nexversity upskilling opportunities

Hybrid work model + family health_ins

Accelerated career paths

Job summary

Next is seeking an experienced Manual QA Engineer to join our Chennai team. You will perform end-to-end testing across software and firmware, validate integration with hardware, and collaborate with developers to ensure quality releases.

You will design test scenarios, execute functional, system and regression tests, and help build robust QA processes in a multidisciplinary environment. Strong communication and problem solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in manual QA/Software testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in software and firmware testing.
• Understanding of SDLC/STLC, defect life cycle, and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end manual testing covering software and firmware components.
• Prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data.
• Execute functional, integration, system, regression and exploratory testing.
• Test firmware features, updates, configurations, and device behaviour.
• Validate communication between firmware, hardware and software applications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting logs.
• Perform API, database and UI validation where applicable.
• Release validation and production readiness support.
• Ensure adequate test coverage across different product versions, configurations, and environments.

Skills

Manual QA

Software testing

Firmware testing

API testing

SQL basics

Agile/Scrum

Debugging

Log analysis

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Manual QA Engineer – Software & Firmware

5 - 8 years

Full-Time

We’re looking for an experienced Manual QA Engineer to join our team in Chennai.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Manual QA Engineer with strong knowledge of both Software and Firmware testing to perform end-to-end testing of our products. The candidate should be comfortable working across application, embedded/firmware, hardware, and integration layers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end manual testing covering both software and firmware components.
• Understand product requirements and prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data.
• Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Test firmware features, updates, configurations, and device behaviour.
• Validate communication and integration between firmware, hardware, and software applications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document defects with clear reproduction steps and supporting logs.
• Perform API, database, and UI validation wherever applicable.
• Execute firmware upgrade/downgrade and compatibility testing.
• Work closely with developers, firmware engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide inputs from a QA perspective.
• Maintain test execution reports and provide regular status updates.
• Support release validation and production readiness activities.
• Ensure adequate test coverage across different product versions, configurations, and environments.

Required Skills

• 5–8 years of experience in manual QA/Software Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in Software and Firmware testing.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect life cycle, and QA processes.
• Experience in functional, integration, system, regression, and E2E testing.
• Good understanding of embedded/firmware testing concepts.Experience testing device-to-software/application integrations.
• Good knowledge of API testing and basic database/SQL validation.
• Experience with defect management tools such as JIRA or similar.
• Ability to analyse logs and troubleshoot issues across software/firmware layers.
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with embedded systems / IoT / connected devices.
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows environments.
• Exposure to communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.
• Experience with firmware flashing, device configuration, and upgrade testing.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python/Shell is an advantage.
• Exposure to automation/testing tools is a plus.

Life at Next:

At our core, we're driven by the mission of tailoring growth for our customers by enabling them to transform their aspirations into tangible outcomes. We're dedicated to empowering them to shape their futures and achieve ambitious goals. To fulfil this commitment, we foster a culture defined by agility, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Our organizational framework is both streamlined and vibrant, characterized by a hands-on leadership style that prioritizes results and fosters growth.

Perks of working with us:

• Clear objectives to ensure alignment with our mission, fostering your meaningful contribution.
• Abundant opportunities for engagement with customers, product managers, and leadership.
• You'll be guided by progressive paths while receiving insightful guidance from managers through ongoing feedforward sessions.
• Cultivate and leverage robust connections within diverse communities of interest. Choose your mentor to navigate your current endeavors and steer your future trajectory.
• Embrace continuous learning and upskilling opportunities through Nexversity.
• Enjoy the flexibility to explore various functions, develop new skills, and adapt to emerging technologies. Embrace a hybrid work model promoting work-life balance. Access comprehensive family health insurance coverage, prioritizing the well-being of your loved ones.
• Embark on accelerated career paths to actualize your professional aspirations.

Who we are?

We enable high growth enterprises build hyper personalized solutions to transform their vision into reality. With a keen eye for detail, we apply creativity, embrace new technology and harness the power of data and AI to co-create solutions tailored made to meet unique needs for our customers.

Join our passionate team and tailor your growth with us!