Quality Engineer (Automation + Manual)

Get Covered Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing PropTech startup is seeking a Quality Engineer (Automation + Manual) to ensure the reliability and performance of their applications. The ideal candidate will possess 4–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing, with strong skills in both manual and automated testing practices, particularly using tools like Selenium and Playwright. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a global team of engineers, contributing to a high-quality product in a remote/hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing practices.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent.
• Experience testing REST/SOAP APIs using Postman, ReadyAPI, or similar tools.
• Good understanding of test planning, bug tracking, and reporting (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Working knowledge of SQL and database testing.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test integration (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset.
• Experience deploying applications that leverage AI/LLM technologies strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Perform manual testing for UI, API, and integrations when automation is not feasible.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to understand requirements and ensure full test coverage.
• Own test case creation, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting.
• Participate in design reviews and proactively identify issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Build or enhance test frameworks for UI, API, and database validation.
• Help define and implement best practices in QE process, tools, and standards.
• Maintain documentation for testing artifacts and regression test suites.
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, actively contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Job description

We provide cost-effective coverage with just a few clicks — satisfying residents, property managers, agencies, and distribution partners with a process that is as simple and touchless as possible.

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Automation + Manual)
Location: India (Remote / Hybrid)
Experience: 4–7 years
Openings: 2 positions
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We’re looking for highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineers (QEs) with a strong background in both manual testing and test automation. In this role, you’ll help us maintain the reliability and performance of our applications through rigorous testing, deep analysis, and continuous collaboration with development, product, and DevOps teams.
You will be instrumental in helping us scale a high-quality product that touches thousands of lives across the property and insurance technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
• Perform manual testing for UI, API, and integrations when automation is not feasible
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to understand requirements and ensure full test coverage
• Own test case creation, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Participate in design reviews and proactively identify issues early in the development lifecycle
• Build or enhance test frameworks for UI, API, and database validation
• Help define and implement best practices in QE process, tools, and standards
• Maintain documentation for testing artifacts and regression test suites
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, actively contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Software Testing
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing practices
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent
• Experience testing REST/SOAP APIs using Postman, ReadyAPI, or similar tools
• Good understanding of test planning, bug tracking, and reporting (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr)
• Working knowledge of SQL and database testing
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test integration (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Experience deploying applications that leverage AI/LLM technologies (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar frameworks) to enhance product functionality and user experience is strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust)
• Background in testing enterprise SaaS or PropTech applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing PropTech startup with a strong industry presence
• Collaborate with a global team of experienced engineers and leaders