SDE 1 QA

Role: SDE 1 QA (Proficient in both Manual and Automation Testing)

Location: On-site Vijaynagar, Indore (Need someone who can join us immediately, within 1 week or less)

Work Experience: 1.5 yrs - 2.5 years in Software Quality Assurance & Testing

Compensation: ₹Upto 4 LPA CTC (Depending on skills, experience, current/last salary)

About Us

Kuvaka Tech is a product engineering and AI solutions company building scalable software for businesses across healthcare, manufacturing, SaaS, and enterprise industries. Since 2019, our team of engineers, AI specialists, and product builders has delivered production-ready applications that power real-world operations across multiple regions.

We work in senior-led teams with a strong focus on quality, ownership, and predictable delivery. From AI-powered platforms and enterprise applications to custom software and SaaS products, we help businesses solve complex challenges with modern technology.

If you're passionate about building impactful products, learning continuously, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Process Management
• Define and own the QA process and testing workflow in alignment with the Scrum Master and Product Team.
• Establish and document testing protocols, quality benchmarks, and standardized reporting formats.
• Select, implement, and manage QA tools (manual and automation) tailored to project needs.
• Create and maintain reusable test plans, checklists, and review cycles for every sprint or release.
• Testing Execution
• Execute manual and automated test cases across UI and API layers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, UAT, API, and UI testing to guarantee product stability and usability.
• Strategically balance manual and automated testing for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure all deliverables are thoroughly tested and validated before handover to Product Managers.
• Team Collaboration & Quality Ownership
• Collaborate with the Scrum Master to assign tests, prioritize backlogs, and meet sprint goals.
• Coordinate QA efforts across multiple projects, ensuring consistency and alignment.
• Report test progress, coverage, bugs, and risks to stakeholders with clarity and accountability.
• Take ownership of post-deployment bugs, missed test cases, and QA process gaps, responding immediately to critical issues.
• Partner with Product Managers to review feedback, validate business acceptance, and close testing loops.
• Tool & Environment Management
• Set up and manage QA test environments, test data, staging access, and CI/CD-linked test suites.
• Integrate and manage tools for API testing (e.g., Postman, Swagger), UI automation (e.g., Selenium, Cypress), and bug tracking.
• Ensure QA infrastructure aligns with the overall tech stack and sprint workflows.
• Continuous Improvement
• Proactively identify inefficiencies in QA processes and suggest improvements.
• Maintain documentation of testing best practices and contribute to process audits or retrospectives.
• Stay updated with the latest testing frameworks, tools, and trends; advocate for scalable QA solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1.5+ years of experience in manual and automated QA within an agile development environment.
• Advanced proficiency in API testing using tools like Postman or Swagger.
• Expertise in UI testing with frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with bug tracking and test case management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Proven ability to test RESTful APIs, web platforms, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Strong skills in writing clear, reproducible bug reports and detailed test cases.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and designers.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, bug-free releases.
• Self-starter attitude with strong ownership, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proven leadership in coordinating cross-functional teams and championing task completion.
• Robust analytical skills for evaluating processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Skilled communicator with excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and

interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in various testing types, including Black Box, UI, Integration, Regression, Backend, System, - End-to-End, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain quality standards, tools, and testing methodologies.
• Experience managing and tracking test activities across all stages—from functional testing to full end-to-end system validation.
• Strong product knowledge to assess risks, analyze impacts, and advise on testing approaches for both new and existing products.
• Experience in evaluating, analyzing, and reporting quality metrics for strategic projects.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent.
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter.

Selection Procedure

HR Screening Round

1st Technical Round

Assignment

2nd Technical Round

Founder's Call

*Why Join Us?

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At Kuvaka Tech, you’ll thrive in a flexible, remote culture, working with cutting-edge Blockchain, AI, and Web2 innovations. Join a collaborative, diverse team passionate about innovation and growth. As a full-time team member, you’ll have opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic environment.