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Job Title: Manual QA Engineer Location: India (Remote) Contract Duration: 6+ months (with high possibility of extension) About The Role We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer to join our team. This role is primarily focused on manual functional testing (70%) , with a secondary expectation of having basic knowledge of automation tools (30%) . The ideal candidate will ensure product quality by identifying, documenting, and tracking issues, while collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and product managers. Key Responsibilities Perform thorough manual functional testing of web and mobile applications. Create, maintain, and execute detailed test cases and test scenarios. Identify, document, and track defects using Jira or similar tools. Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to ensure quality standards are met. Conduct regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Contribute to test planning, reporting, and continuous process improvement. Utilize basic knowledge of Selenium, Java, and automation concepts to support the QA process (note: no scripting required). Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in manual functional testing. Strong expertise of Functional QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Hands-on experience with Jira or other defect management tools. Basic knowledge of automation tools such as Selenium and programming concepts in Java (no scripting required). Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills. .
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.