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 stagesfrom 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.

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