VS01570 - Senior Functional Tester

E4 Software Services Pvt Ltd.; Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A top software services company is seeking a Senior Functional Tester with 4-6 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for validating business requirements in the Investment Banking domain, creating detailed test plans and executing various types of testing. The ideal candidate must possess strong knowledge of Manual Functional Testing, Agile methodologies, and SQL for backend validation. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment focused on delivering high-quality applications.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Quality Assurance Manual Functional Testing.
• Strong understanding of Testing concepts and Test Documentation.
• Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries for backend data validation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze functional specifications to create test plans and scenarios.
• Perform Smoke, Sanity, Integration, System, and Regression testing.
• Collaborate with team members to clarify requirements and provide feedback.

Skills

Manual Functional Testing

SQL Queries

Agile (Scrum) Methodology

Defect Tracking

Analytical Abilities

Education

Engineering graduate or post-graduate (B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Functional Tester with 4-6 years of experience to join our team in Mumbai or Bangalore. The ideal candidate will be a Functional Manual Tester with strong domain expertise in Investment Banking / Capital Markets, responsible for validating business requirements and ensuring high-quality delivery of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze functional specifications, user stories, and requirements to create detailed manual Test Plans, Test Scenarios, and Test Cases.
• Perform various testing types including Smoke, Sanity, Integration, System, and Regression testing.
• Conduct UAT to validate that software meets end-user expectations and business goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (developers, BAs, product owners) to clarify requirements and provide quality feedback throughout the STLC.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Write SQL queries for backend data validation.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to integrate quality early in the development cycle.
• Work effectively within a large IT team environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Engage in large-scale programs involving multiple internal/external system integrations and centralized data lake architectures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering graduate or post-graduate (B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA) from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance Manual Functional Testing.
• Strong understanding of Testing concepts and Test Documentation.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum) methodology, including active participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Experience in Manual Functional Testing – UI, API, Database testing.
• Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries and database testing.
• Must be experienced with all aspects of test life cycle - writing test plans and cases, test execution, defect triage, reports, and metrics.
• Strong knowledge of Finance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Construction, OCIO applications and extensive asset management experience especially trading/cash/new mandates workflows.
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within cross-functional teams (Written as well as Verbal/Spoken).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage priorities effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.