Senior / Mid-Level QA Engineer (Manual & Automation)

Edstem Technologies LLC; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Edstem Technologies LLC in Trivandrum invites a skilled QA Engineer with 3–7 years of experience in manual and automated testing. You will define test strategies, write robust automation scripts in Java using Selenium WebDriver, and ensure high-quality web applications.

You will work in an Agile Scrum environment, collaborate with developers and product managers, log defects in Jira, and continuously improve test coverage. Immediate joiners or those with a short notice period are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of hands-on QA experience with strong manual and automation testing.
• Strong Java and Selenium WebDriver skills.
• Familiar with TestNG/JUnit, and build tools like Maven or Gradle.
• Based in Trivandrum or willing to relocate and work on-site.
• Excellent English proficiency and Malayalam fluency for team communication.
• Immediate joiners or short notice period (15 days) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for manual and automated testing.
• Build, maintain, and expand automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium.
• Collaborate in Agile Scrum with cross-functional teams.
• Identify, log, and track defects using Jira.
• Conduct functional, end-to-end, regression, API, and performance testing.
• Improve testing processes and increase automation coverage.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

Java

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

JUnit

Maven

Gradle

QA Methodologies

Bug Lifecycles

Test Management Tools

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Java

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

JUnit

Maven

Gradle

Jira

Job description

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Experience: 3 – 7 Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and versatile QA Engineer with extensive experience in both manual and automated testing to join our team in Trivandrum. In this role, you will be responsible for defining test strategies, crafting robust automation scripts using Java & Selenium, and executing thorough manual testing to ensure the highest quality standards for our applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Execution: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios covering both manual and automated testing.
• Automation Engineering: Build, maintain, and expand scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
• Agile Scrum Collaboration: Work actively within a cross-functional Scrum team, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure quality is integrated at every stage.
• Defect Management: Identify, isolate, log, and track software defects to resolution using bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Comprehensive Testing: Perform functional, end-to-end, regression, API, and performance testing for complex web applications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine testing processes, increase test automation coverage, and optimize workflow efficiency.
• Cross-functional Communication: Partner closely with developers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders to clarify requirements and discuss issue resolutions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in Software Quality Assurance with a strong balance of Manual Testing and Automation Testing.
• Core Tech Stack: Advanced expertise in Java and hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with test frameworks and build tools such as TestNG, JUnit, Maven, or Gradle.
• Testing Expertise: Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing principles, bug lifecycles, and test management tools.
• Location & On-Site Presence: Based in or willing to work from Trivandrum.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English and fluency in native Malayalam for seamless team communication.
• Availability: Immediate joiners or candidates with a short notice period (15 days) are preferred.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipeline integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with database testing (SQL).