Senior QA Engineer T3

Job description

**Job Title: Senior Software Engineer QA**

**Location:** **Gurugram, India**

**Experience: 3–6 years**

**Job Summary:**

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented **QA Analyst** to join our Quality Assurance team.

Reporting to the **QA Manager** , the ideal candidate will work closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases within Agile sprints.

The QA Analyst should have a solid understanding of **manual and automated testing practices** , familiarity with CI/CD processes, and a collaborative mindset.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Design, write, and execute **test cases and test scenarios** based on user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.

+ Perform **manual testing** of web applications, APIs, and back-end systems, ensuring full coverage.

+ Collaborate with automation engineers and contribute to automation test case design and execution (if skilled).

+ Log, track, and verify bugs through defect tracking tools (e.g., **JIRA** ).

+ Participate in **Agile ceremonies** such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.

+ Validate fixes and conduct **regression testing** to ensure stability across releases.

+ Communicate test results, issues, and risks to the QA Manager and cross-functional teams.

+ Ensure test documentation is up to date and maintained in tools such as **TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray** .

+ Work closely with the QA Manager to continuously improve QA processes, tools, and standards.

+ Support performance testing and test data management activities when required.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

+ 3–6 years of experience in software quality assurance.

+ Strong understanding of **QA methodologies** , testing types, and Agile principles.

+ Proficiency in **manual testing** with working knowledge of **automation testing tools** such as Selenium or Functionize.

+ Familiarity with **API testing tools** like Postman or SOAPUI.

+ Experience in defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., **JIRA** , **Confluence** , **TestRail** ).

+ Basic understanding of CI/CD environments and source control (e.g., Jenkins, Git).

+ Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

+ Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Exposure to **performance testing tools** like JMeter or LoadRunner.

+ Familiarity with database testing using SQL.

+ Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) is a plus.

+ ISTQB or other relevant certification preferred.

+ _Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video._ **_Flexible Working_** _So that you can be your best at work a_ nd home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

**Benefits** We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person.

Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies.

Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.

You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

**Our commitment to Inclusion** We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive.

Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com .

**Equal Opportunity Policy Statement** Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.

**Authorization to work in the Employing Country** Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

**DISCLAIMER:**

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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