QA Engineer_Fulltime_Trivandrum (India)

QA Engineer

The QA Engineer is embedded within a Scrum pod, owning test design and execution for the pod//'s subsystem or workstream — functional, regression, and automated testing — while following the QA Lead//'s programme-wide strategy and standards. Testing: Solid test-case design and defect-reporting fundamentals. Automation: Working ability with Selenium/Playwright and/or API testing tools (Postman/REST-assured). Technical: API testing exposure and basic SQL for data verification. Tools: Jira-based test/defect workflow familiarity.

Experience · 3-6 years in software testing, including automation exposure.

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Work mode: Work from office

Responsibilities

Write test cases from requirements and acceptance criteria for the pod//'s owned subsystem/workstream.

Execute functional, regression, and smoke test cycles across pod releases.

Log defects with complete reproduction detail, evidence, and severity assessment.

Build and maintain automated tests (UI and API layers) for the pod//'s owned scope.

Verify defect fixes and maintain regression suite accuracy for the pod.

Participate in sprint ceremonies within the pod; flag testability concerns early in design discussions.

Coordinate with QA Engineers in other pods on cross-subsystem integration testing, via the QA Lead.

Maintain test documentation and execution records for traceability.

Requirements

Experience: 3-6 years in software testing, including automation exposure.

Testing: Solid test-case design and defect-reporting fundamentals.

Automation: Working ability with Selenium/Playwright and/or API testing tools (Postman/REST-assured).

Technical: API testing exposure and basic SQL for data verification.

Tools: Jira-based test/defect workflow familiarity.

Attitude: Thoroughness, comfort working embedded within a small autonomous delivery pod.

Qualifications and certifications

Education and credentials that support this role.

Bachelor//'s degree in engineering, IT, or related field.

ISTQB Foundation preferred.

Nice to have

ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification.

Data-migration/ETL testing exposure (for the Data Migration pod QA Engineer).