Software Tester (QA Engineer)

Role Overview

Genius HRTech Limited is hiring a Software Tester / QA Engineer to strengthen its quality assurance team in Kolkata. This role is suited to professionals with 4 to 5 years of experience who can ensure reliable software delivery through structured testing and defect management.

What You Will Do

• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and testing scenarios for new and existing functionality.
• Carry out functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing.
• Find, record, monitor, and retest defects across the software development lifecycle.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product stakeholders to support quality-focused releases.
• Check APIs and backend services for stability, accuracy, and performance.
• Take part in Agile/Scrum meetings and contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate should have a solid grasp of QA concepts and testing approaches such as Black Box and Grey Box testing. Prior experience in Agile/Scrum teams is important, along with practical exposure to API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI. Familiarity with defect tracking and test management platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla, or Zephyr is preferred. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability are also essential.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Basic to intermediate database knowledge will be an advantage. The role also benefits from the ability to write SQL queries for validating backend data, preparing test data, and verifying database results.

Who Can Apply

Applicants from any graduate background are eligible to apply.

Additional Information

This position is based in Kolkata, India. The compensation range provided is INR 2,00,000 to INR 5,00,000 per year. Candidates who are detail-oriented and motivated to deliver high-quality software are encouraged to apply.