Functional Test Engineer / QA Engineer

We are looking for a detail-oriented and quality-driven Functional Test Engineer to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through comprehensive functional testing, test planning, defect management, and modern QA practices. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, hands-on experience in manual testing, and exposure to modern QA tools, API testing, Agile methodologies, and AI-assisted testing approaches. You will collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software releases in a fast-paced environment. Job Title: Functional Test Engineer / QA Engineer (Functional Testing) Required Experience: 4-6 Years Job Location: Ahmedabad Educational Qualification: UG: B.E / B.Tech or PG: MCA / M.Sc. IT (preferred) Key Responsibilities: Analyze business, functional, and technical requirements to understand application workflows and expected behavior Design, develop, review, and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, test plans, and test data Perform manual functional testing across web, mobile, and API-based applications Conduct regression, smoke, sanity, integration, UAT support, and system testing Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or similar API testing tools Identify, log, prioritize, track, and verify defects using defect management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve issues efficiently Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Ensure complete test coverage and adherence to QA standards, processes, and best practices Prepare and share test execution reports, defect summaries, test metrics, and quality dashboards Perform database validation and backend data verification using SQL queries Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, documentation standards, and release quality Utilize AI-powered QA tools and techniques for test case generation, requirement analysis, defect prediction, and productivity improvement Required Skills & Qualifications: 4-6 years of experience in Functional / Manual Testing Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Defect Life Cycle, and QA methodologies Hands-on experience in writing, reviewing, and executing test cases and test scenarios Good knowledge of testing methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance processes Experience with defect tracking and test management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, TestRail, or similar Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies Exposure to API testing using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured, or similar tools Basic knowledge of SQL for database validation and backend testing Good understanding of web application architecture and client-server concepts Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment Understanding of software quality metrics and reporting Good to Have: Basic understanding of automation testing concepts and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress or Robot framework Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools and GenAI platforms for QA productivity enhancement Experience with performance, compatibility, or security testing concepts Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, or version control/build tools Experience in domain-specific testing, such as FinTech, E-commerce, Healthcare, ERP, or SaaS platforms Understanding of cloud-based applications and microservices architecture Exposure to mobile application testing (Android/iOS) ISTQB certification or equivalent QA certification is an added advantage Awareness of accessibility testing and usability standards