QA Engineer 2 - Manual

The Software QA Engineer is responsible for improving the quality, reliability and efficiency of the Loading Tool application platform through hands-on manual testing. The role works closely with Product, Business Analysis and Engineering teams to validate requirements, execute functional, regression and exploratory testing, manage defects and support high-quality releases within an Agile delivery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze business and functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity, completeness and testability.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify gaps and support successful delivery outcomes.
• Perform hands-on functional, regression and exploratory testing to validate new features, enhancements and defect fixes.
• Prepare and manage test data to support a wide range of business and system scenarios.
• Record, triage and manage defects with clear supporting evidence, including reproduction steps, expected results and actual results.
• Support release readiness activities by ensuring manual test coverage is aligned with delivery priorities.
• Deliver QA activities within sprint plans, contributing to sprint goals and overall delivery milestones.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and provide clear, timely updates on testing progress, risks and quality outcomes.

• Understanding of the core technology stack and application architecture supporting the Loading tool and ETL platform.
• Strong manual testing capability within a fast-paced, cross-functional Agile delivery environment.
• Experience preparing and executing test cases, documenting results and reporting defects.
• Ability to perform functional, regression and exploratory testing across application workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Degree in an IT-related discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Technical Skills and Tools

• Testing of Windows based desktop applications, APIs, web applications and back-end services.
• SQL querying for back-end data validation and investigation
• Azure DevOps or similar tools for test management, defect tracking and traceability.
• Postman or equivalent tools for API testing.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using test management and defect-tracking tools to support testing activities.
• Exposure to Agile development and software release processes.
• Experience in market research, identity management or data-driven product environments.