QA Engineer - Manual

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with team members to fully understand acceptance criteria for all features.
• Write, execute, and maintain manual test scenarios using a BDD format.
• Identify, document, and escalate defects found in web and mobile products.
• Collaborate with QA Automation Engineers on automation scripting in BDD.
• Participate in release verification and team Agile ceremonies.
• Self-organize, manage workload independently, and contribute to team quality processes.
• Update and maintain team wiki and process documentation.
• Help improve and refine team quality standards and testing processes.

Must-Have Skills and Competencies

• Computer Science degree or 1–4 years of QA Analyst/Engineer experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and execute manual test cases, ideally in BDD format (Gherkin/Cucumber style).
• Understanding of Agile development practices and comfort with ceremonies (stand-ups, retros, sprint planning).
• Experience in web and mobile application testing.
• Skill in defect tracking and test case management software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with Hybris or other e-commerce platforms.
• Experience supporting automation efforts or scripting in a BDD format.
• Previous exposure to release management and verification cross-teams.

How to Prepare for the Interview

• Practice writing manual test scenarios and documenting defects clearly, especially using BDD syntax (Given/When/Then).
• Brush up on Agile methodologies, ceremonies, and how QA fits into fast iterations.
• Review web and mobile testing techniques: exploratory, functional/regression, cross-browser/device testing.
• Prepare to discuss defect tracking, escalation process, and QA collaboration with development/product teams.
• Be ready to give examples demonstrating self-motivation, adaptability, and effective communication.

How to Prepare the Resume

• Highlight experience in writing/managing manual test cases (ideally BDD), especially for web/mobile products.
• Detail use of test case and defect tracking software (name tools and describe workflows).
• Note Agile methodologies or cross-functional team experience.
• Include automation collaboration and exposure to e-commerce platforms (Hybris/others).
• Showcase strong communication, teamwork, and any wiki/process documentation you’ve created.

Useful Links for Preparation

• BDD for Testers (Gherkin): https://cucumber.io/docs/gherkin/reference/
• Manual Testing Guide: https://www.guru99.com/manual-testing.html
• Agile Testing Basics: https://www.guru99.com/agile-testing.html
• Web Application Testing Techniques: https://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/web-application-testing-checklist/
• Defect Tracking and JIRA Tutorial: https://www.guru99.com/jira-tutorial-a-complete-guide-for-beginners.html