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Job Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to join our QA team for a product-based client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing product-driven applications, including Desktop and SaaS platforms, and a strong ability to derive comprehensive test cases from Product Requirement Documents (PRDs). You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, stable, and user-friendly product releases.Compensation & Benefits The role offers a monthly salary in the range of INR 35,000 – 42,000About the Role:The Manual QA Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end quality ownership of our Product, including Frontend, Backend, Integrations, and Desktop application workflows. The role demands strong analytical skills, excellent Jira hygiene, and a holistic testing mindset that goes beyond pass/fail—covering UX, Security, and Performance considerations.ResponsibilitiesFunctional & Feature Testing: Perform thorough manual testing of product features against PRDs, designs, and business workflows across web and desktop applications.Defect Management: Identify, log, track, and validate defects using Jira with clear reproduction steps, severity/priority, and supporting evidence.Gap & Risk Analysis: Proactively identify requirement gaps, edge cases, and logical inconsistencies, and communicate them effectively with Product and Development teams.Regression & Sanity Testing: Execute regression and sanity test suites before every release to ensure overall product stability.Non-Functional Testing: Perform basic manual checks for: Performance bottlenecksSecurity issues (authentication/authorization flaws)UX/UI issues (usability, accessibility, responsiveness)Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Developers, Product Managers, and other stakeholders; provide accurate QA estimates and release readiness feedback. QualificationsTesting Fundamentals Strong understanding of STLC and QA processesExpertise in test planning, test case design, and executionAbility to correctly assess and assign Severity vs PriorityProduct & Desktop Application Testing Experience working in product-based environmentsHands-on testing of Desktop applications (Windows/macOS) and enterprise-grade productsUnderstanding of end-to-end product workflows and integrationsTechnical & API Testing Skills Ability to troubleshoot issues across UI, API, and backend logicExperience with API testing tools such as Postman or SwaggerProficiency with browser developer tools (network, console, logs)Automation Exposure Ability to execute existing automation test suitesRead and analyze automation reports and identify failure patternsCoordinate effectively with developers on automation failuresJira & QA Hygiene Strong experience in Jira-based defect tracking and workflow managementAbility to create high-quality bug reports with: Clear steps to reproduceExpected vs actual resultsEnvironment detailsScreenshots/videos/logsUX, Security & Performance Awareness Strong UX sensitivity and attention to usability detailsAbility to identify obvious security and performance risks during manual testing Preferred SkillsExperience testing SaaS, Product-based, Enterprise, or Desktop applicationsBasic SQL knowledge for data validationExperience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsExposure to release cycles in product organizations