Role: SDE 2 QA (Proficient in both Manual and Automation Testing)

Location: On-site Vijaynagar, Indore (Need someone who can join us immediately, within 2-3 days)

Work Experience: 4+ years in Software Quality Assurance & Testing

Compensation: ₹Upto 5.5 LPA CTC (Depending on skills, experience, current/last salary)

About Us:

Kuvaka Tech is a trailblazer in Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Web2 innovation, empowering businesses and individuals through transformative digital solutions. We’re seeking a dynamic Quality Assurance Engineer to join our full-time remote team and elevate product quality while collaborating across engineering, product, and design. If you're passionate about building seamless user experiences, catching edge-case bugs before users do, and being the last line of defense for product excellence — join us to shape the future of technology!

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:

• 4+ 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?:

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.