Sr. QA Engineer

Aptologics Private Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance testing tools (JMeter/Locu

Automation scripting

ISTQB or equivalent certification

Agile/Scrum/Kanban experience

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job summary

Aptologics Private Limited is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to design comprehensive test strategies, validate APIs, and mentor junior engineers across client projects. This role emphasizes hands-on testing, collaboration with product and design teams, and improving QA processes for reliable software delivery.

Applicants should have strong API testing skills, problem-solving capability, and experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, Selenium, or Playwright.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in manual testing with advanced exploratory techniques.
• Proficiency in API testing using Postman or Swagger.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex scenarios and identify root causes.
• Hands-on experience with defect-tracking tools such as JIRA or Trello.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python or TypeScript.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to quality assurance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on project requirements.
• Conduct functional, exploratory, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality.
• Simulate real-world user scenarios to uncover usability and performance issues.
• Validate APIs for functionality, performance, and reliability using Postman or Swagger.
• Document and track defects meticulously, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and share advanced testing techniques and best practices.
• Lead efforts to improve QA processes, documentation, and reporting.

Skills

API testing

Manual testing

Exploratory testing

Regression testing

Test planning

Mentoring

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Python/TypeScript basics

Jira/Trello

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Selenium

Playwright

JIRA

Trello

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic team and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. As a key member of our QA team, you will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, validating APIs, solving complex problems collaboratively, and mentoring junior engineers.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to deliver reliable, well-tested software for our clients across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on project requirements.
• Conduct functional, exploratory, regression, and end-to-end testing to ensure product quality.
• Simulate real-world user scenarios to uncover usability and performance issues.
• Validate APIs for functionality, performance, and reliability using tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Ensure APIs integrate seamlessly with other system components while performing boundary testing, error handling, and data validation.
• Document and track defects meticulously, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements, provide actionable feedback, and identify potential risks.
• Analyze and identify edge cases and uncommon scenarios to deliver high-quality software.
• Innovate and adapt testing strategies for unique project challenges.
• Mentor junior QA engineers, sharing advanced testing techniques and best practices.
• Lead efforts to improve QA processes, documentation, and reporting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in manual testing with a focus on advanced and exploratory testing techniques.
• Proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex scenarios and identify root causes.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium or Playwright is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with defect-tracking tools such as JIRA or Trello.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python or TypeScript.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify even the smallest inconsistencies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to quality assurance efforts.

Bonus Points

• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or Locust.
• Basic scripting knowledge for test automation frameworks.
• Certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Employment Type

Full-time

Department

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field