Quality Engineer (manual + Automation, Ai-focused), India hr120

About Smart Working At Smart Working we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day This isn t just another remote opportunity - it s about finding where you truly belong no matter where you are From day one you re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being Our mission is simple to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time long-term roles We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success where you re empowered to grow personally and professionally Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world About the role This is a hands-on testing role focused on ensuring release readiness across web mobile APIs data analytics workflows and integrations You ll work within a distributed engineering team and take ownership of test strategy system documentation and test case design As a Manual Test Engineer you ll plan and execute functional regression exploratory cross-browser and mobile tests validate data outputs including analytics and AI-generated content manage test data log and triage defects verify fixes and contribute to overall release quality To succeed you ll bring persistence strong written English for high-signal defect reports and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and product teams across time zones Responsibilities Own test strategy test documentation and the creation of test plans and regression suites Derive detailed test cases from user stories workflows acceptance criteria and system architecture Plan and execute functional regression exploratory cross-browser and mobile testing across the Portal APIs mobile app and Teams Zoom integrations Test analytics-driven and data-driven features including validation of AI ML-generated outputs displayed in the UI Use SQL to perform thorough data validation across relational datasets and backend workflows Conduct API testing using Postman or Insomnia to verify request response flows payloads and error handling Manage and prepare test data to support repeatable reliable validation scenarios Log triage and track defects in Jira reproduce issues accurately verify fixes and ensure closure Perform accessibility testing using established practices and browser mobile developer tools Apply security testing heuristics OWASP and basic performance testing principles during assessments Contribute to release readiness by providing clear risk assessments coverage status and validation updates Collaborate closely with UK and offshore engineering and product teams in a hybrid Agile environment Requirements Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience 3-6 years of professional experience in manual QA for SaaS applications ideally in regulated or enterprise environments Proven ability to analyze requirements and create test cases test plans and regression suites from scratch even when documentation is limited Hands-on experience testing web applications mobile apps iOS Android APIs and integrations Strong SQL skills for backend and relational data validation Understanding of high-level AI ML concepts Lightweight automation experience for smoke regression tests e g Playwright Cypress TypeScript Python Experience with QA tools such as TestRail BrowserStack Charles Proxy Jira Experience with analytics-driven features and validating data outputs in user interfaces Hands-on experience with API testing using Postman or Insomnia Working knowledge of browser and mobile developer tools for debugging and cross-platform validation Practical experience with accessibility testing and understanding of common accessibility standards Awareness of security testing heuristics OWASP and ability to apply them to assess system resilience Understanding of distributed cloud application behavior AWS preferred Experience working with customer personal data in GDPR-style environments Robust communication skills with the ability to produce clear high-signal defect reports Nice to have Exposure to performance or load testing fundamentals Experience working with regulated industries e g pharma healthcare or ISO 27001-aligned organizations Benefits Fixed Shifts 12 00 PM - 9 30 PM IST Summer u007C 1 00 PM - 10 30 PM IST Winter No Weekend Work Real work-life balance not just words Day 1 Benefits Laptop and full medical insurance provided Support That Matters Mentorship community and forums where ideas are shared True Belonging A long-term career where your contributions are valued At Smart Working you ll never be just another remote hire Be a Smart Worker valued empowered and part of a culture that celebrates integrity excellence and ambition If that sounds like your kind of place we d love to hear your story We may use artificial intelligence AI tools to support parts of the hiring Ab