Software Testing Engineer

Client of Advansys ESC

We are seeking a Software Testing Engineer with 3+ years of proven experience in software quality assurance and a strong background in the banking industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing test cases, ensuring software quality, and delivering reliable products that meet business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and functional requirements to design comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• Perform manual functional, regression, integration, and system testing across multiple applications.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and product owners to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and reporting activities for assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with banking and financial standards during testing cycles.
• Document and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, or similar).
• Perform UAT (User Acceptance Testing) coordination with business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior testers, provide guidance, and review their test deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality product releases.
• Provide insights into test process improvements and contribute to QA best practices.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on manual software testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle) and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Experience in creating and executing test cases, test plans, and test strategies.
• Proficiency in defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, QC/ALM).
• Deep understanding of banking systems, financial workflows, and compliance requirements.
• Strong experience in functional, regression, and system integration testing.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred):

• Exposure to automation testing tools (Selenium, TestNG, etc.).
• Knowledge of SQL for database validation.
• Familiarity with API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies.