Senior QA - IT

B&S Group; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

B&S Group in Vadodara seeks a QA Engineer to lead end-to-end validation of IT applications and systems. You will review requirements, create test plans, and execute functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT tests while validating APIs and databases.

The role requires strong QA knowledge, familiarity with postman/API testing, SQL, and experience with Jira/TestRail/Zephyr. You will mentor junior engineers and ensure release readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Manual Testing and Software Quality Assurance.
• Expertise in Functional, Regression, Integration, and System Testing.
• Hands-on experience in IT Application and System Validation.
• Good knowledge of API Testing using Postman.
• Strong SQL and database validation skills.
• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar test management tools.
• Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of validation documentation, change management, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Selenium or other automation tools will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end IT application and system validation.
• Review business requirements, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Prepare and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and validation protocols.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Perform API validation using Postman and REST/SOAP web services.
• Validate database transactions, data integrity, and backend processes using SQL.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve software defects.
• Conduct risk assessments and impact analysis for application changes.
• Prepare validation reports, test execution evidence, and requirement traceability matrices.
• Perform pre-release and post-deployment validation.
• Coordinate with development, business analysis, and project management teams.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide QA validation recommendations and release sign-off.

Skills

Manual Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

System Testing

API Testing

SQL Validation

Database Knowledge

Test Management Tools

SDLC/STLC/Agile

Automation Tools

Selenium

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Zephyr

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end IT application and system validation.
• Review business requirements, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Prepare and execute test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and validation protocols.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Perform API validation using Postman and REST/SOAP web services.
• Validate database transactions, data integrity, and backend processes using SQL.
• Identify, document, track, and resolve software defects.
• Conduct risk assessments and impact analysis for application changes.
• Prepare validation reports, test execution evidence, and requirement traceability matrices.
• Perform pre-release and post-deployment validation.
• Coordinate with development, business analysis, and project management teams.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide QA validation recommendations and release sign-off.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Manual Testing and Software Quality Assurance.
• Expertise in Functional, Regression,Integration, and System Testing.
• Hands-on experience in IT Application and System Validation.
• Good knowledge of API Testing using Postman.
• Strong SQL and database validation skills.
• Experience with Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar test management tools.
• Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of validation documentation, change management, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Selenium or other automation tools will be an advantage.

Qualification

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage validation activities.
• Experience in enterprise application testing.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members.