Software Quality Assurance Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join our engineering team in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our web and mobile applications through both manual and automated testing. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to detect issues early, improve product quality, and deliver seamless user experiences across multiple platforms. This position requires strong expertise in SQA methodologies, automation tools, API and performance testing, debugging, and modern testing workflows. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality assurance, analytical, and capable of managing testing processes independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform comprehensive manual and automated testing for web and mobile applications.
- Create, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, test plans, and test scenarios.
- Identify, document, track, and verify bugs and defects efficiently.
- Conduct various testing types including functional, regression, integration, smoke, sanity, usability, and performance testing.
- Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to ensure high product quality.
- Perform API testing and validate backend functionality.
- Participate in sprint planning, requirement analysis, and QA estimations.
- Ensure cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive testing coverage.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.
- Validate UI/UX consistency and user workflows.
- Monitor product quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in release testing and deployment validation.
- Maintain proper QA documentation and reporting.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance or Testing.
- Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with manual testing and automation testing tools.
- Proficiency with automation frameworks/tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar.
- Experience with API testing tools like Postman, Swagger, or Insomnia.
- Familiarity with bug tracking and project management tools such as Jira, ClickUp, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience testing web, mobile, and responsive applications.
- Understanding of databases and SQL queries for backend validation.
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
- Experience working in CI/CD environments and testing pipelines.
- Knowledge of performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Locust.
- Proficient in using browser developer tools and debugging techniques.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Basic scripting or programming knowledge in JavaScript, Python, or Java.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple testing tasks, and demonstrate ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working with SaaS, enterprise, or product-based applications.
- Hands-on experience with automated UI and API testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with security testing principles and OWASP basics.
- Experience testing cloud-based applications.
- Knowledge of mobile application testing on Android and iOS platforms.
- Exposure to Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps workflows.
- ISTQB or related QA certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

The role is a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad, Sindh. Candidates are encouraged to submit an updated CV highlighting their SQA/testing experience, along with their LinkedIn profile and any relevant GitHub or automation testing portfolio. The interview process includes an initial HR screening, a technical QA interview covering manual and automation testing, a practical testing assessment if required, and a final discussion with the engineering and product teams.