We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical QA Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manual testing practices, combined with hands-on expertise in API testing and database validation. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications by validating both front-end functionalities and complex back-end data architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Manual Testing: Design, write, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and technical specifications. Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
API Testing: Test RESTful and/or SOAP APIs independently to ensure seamless data flow between the front-end and back-end services. Validate request/ response payloads, HTTP status codes, and error handling.
Database Testing: Write and execute complex SQL queries to perform backend database testing. Validate data integrity, data mapping, and ETL processes to ensure data is stored and retrieved accurately.
Defect Management: Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing. Document detailed defect reports with reproducible steps and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
Collaboration: Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives) and collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and business analysts.
Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve testing methodologies, contributing to the overall quality strategy of the engineering team.
Required Skills
3+ years of proven experience in Software Quality Assurance and testing.
Deep understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC), defect life cycle, and various testing techniques (black-box, exploratory, boundary value analysis, etc.).
Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or Swagger. Strong understanding of JSON, XML, and REST architecture.
Strong proficiency in SQL (writing complex queries involving Joins, Sub-queries, Grouping, etc.). Experience with relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Proficiency with issue-tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, ALM).
Solid understanding of Agile/ Scrum development methodologies.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Company Profile
Founded in 1976, CGI is privileged to work with clients around the world to use technology to support the vital workings of society and create a better future for all. We build lasting, trusted relationships by embedding operations within your metro markets and working together to advance our shared communities. Our experts draw on a diverse global network to bring the right talent, innovation and scale to every engagement. Using a collaborative style and consultative approach, we help you achieve the highest returns on your digital investments.
With deep expertise in technologies and the industries we serve, our consultants help navigate complex challenges with practical solutions. We develop blueprints that map your industry’s operating architecture to our offering roadmap to ensure we customize and adapt solutions for your unique needs. As industry lines continue to blur, we also bring forward lessons learned and innovative solutions from our work across industries. Our secure and flexible end-to-end services include business and strategic IT consulting, systems integration, managed IT and business process services, and intellectual property (IP) solutions.
