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Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and quality-focused Manual Tester with hands-on experience in Manual Testing, API Testing, SQL, and Automation Suite Maintenance. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience working in Agile environments, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities Analyse business and functional requirements and prepare comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. Perform Manual Functional, Regression, Integration and System Testing. Execute test cases, identify defects, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with developers for defect resolution. Validate REST APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger. Write and execute SQL queries for backend data validation and database testing. Review logs and validate data flow between integrated applications. Maintain and execute existing automation test suites developed using Selenium or similar automation frameworks. Update automation scripts to accommodate application enhancements and bug fixes. Analyse automation execution results and troubleshoot script failures. Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Prepare test execution reports, defect metrics, and quality status updates. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and DevOps teams to ensure successful project delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and quality assurance practices. Required Technical Skills Manual Testing Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke, Sanity, and User Acceptance Testing support Test Case Design and Execution Defect Management using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools API Testing Hands-on experience with REST APIs Proficient in Postman and/or Swagger API request/response validation Authentication methods (OAuth, Basic Auth, Bearer Tokens) JSON and XML validation SQL & Database Testing Strong SQL query writing skills Data validation and reconciliation Joins, Subqueries, Aggregations, Stored Procedures, and Views Database testing on SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL Automation Maintenance Experience maintaining existing Selenium automation frameworks Basic understanding of Java or Python Updating object repositories and locators Script execution and failure analysis Automation regression execution and reporting Preferred Skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology Version control using Git Experience testing integrations between multiple applications Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities Qualifications Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. ISTQB Foundation Certification (preferred). Key Competencies Strong analytical thinking Attention to detail Ownership and accountability Team collaboration Effective communication Continuous learning mindset Time management and prioritization Manual Testing, REST API testing, SQL, Selenium
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.