QA Tester

Role Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Tester who is passionate about delivering high-quality consumer-facing applications. This role involves manual testing with exposure to automation, API testing, databases, and mobile/web platforms, while working closely with engineering and product teams across the SDLC. Products: • Openly – A conversation-first social app focused on meaningful interactions. • Playroom – Voicechat – A real-time voice chat platform for live community engagement. • FriendChat – A chatroom-based social app for discovering and connecting with new people. Key Responsibilities: • Perform manual testing for Android, web, and native applications. • Create and execute detailed test scenarios, test cases, and test plans. • Conduct REST API testing using Postman. • Validate data using SQL and MongoDB. • Identify, report, and track defects with clear reproduction steps. • Support basic automation testing using Selenium (Java) and Appium. • Perform regression, smoke, sanity, and exploratory testing. • Conduct risk analysis and highlight quality risks early in the SDLC.• Collaborate closely with developers and product teams for defect resolution. • Participate in CI/CD pipelines and support automated test executions. • Use ADB tools for Android testing across devices and environments. Required Skills & Technical Expertise: • Strong knowledge of Manual Testing fundamentals. • Hands-on experience with Postman and REST APIs. • Working knowledge of SQL and MongoDB. • Ability to design effective test scenarios. • Basic understanding of Automation Testing concepts. • Familiarity with SDLC and QA methodologies. • Exposure to Selenium with Java and Appium. • Understanding of Android, web, and native application testing. • Experience using proxy tools for debugging and network inspection. Good to Have: • Exposure to CI/CD tools and pipelines. • Hands-on experience with Appium, K6, Kafka, and proxy tools. • Basic understanding of performance and load testing. • Awareness of risk-based testing strategies. Key Traits: • High attention to detail and quality. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Clear communication and collaboration abilities. • Eagerness to learn and grow in automation and advanced testing tools.