Conduct manual functional, regression, usability, performance, and basic security testing across web and mobile applications. Create test plans and cases, execute tests, manage defects in Jira, reproduce customer issues, validate fixes, and support API and UI automation. Write SQL queries in PostgreSQL to validate backend data and reports, review requirements, and collaborate with development, product, and remote teams in an Agile environment.
ABOUT KRISTAL.AI
Kristal.AI is looking for an innovative, passion-driven QA engineer to help us build a unique and holistic investment management ecosystem across the globe. We want someone who has an intuition for what a user needs even before the user can think of it, thereby providing our users an exclusive and enriching experience. Our diverse team comprises 100+ people spread across three countries, backed by a strong and supportive management team with a combined 50+ years of work experience at JP Morgan, Citibank, BNP Paribas, Yahoo, Cognizant, and IBM Security. We are also backed by a leading VC in India - Chiratae Ventures (formerly IDG Ventures).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Test Planning and Strategy: Create detailed, well-structured test plans and test cases covering functional, regression, and edge-case scenarios.
- Test Execution: Perform in-depth manual testing across web and mobile platforms (iOS/Android) — UI, functional, usability, performance, and basic security - and manage defects in Jira.
- Automation Support: Assist in writing and maintaining basic automated test scripts for API and UI flows, and collaborate with the QA lead to expand automation coverage.
- Data Validation: Write and execute SQL queries to validate backend data and cross-check report/API outputs against the database.
- Review requirements and technical design documents to provide timely, meaningful feedback before development begins.
- Reproduce customer-reported issues, verify fixes, and provide accurate information in response to customer/support queries.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Development, Product, and other cross-functional/remote teams to deliver a high-quality product within committed timelines.
- Effective Time Management: Handle multiple projects/features in parallel while ensuring timely, reliable delivery.
QUALIFICATION
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of experience in functional/manual QA for web or mobile applications
- Basic hands-on experience in automation testing, including API automation (e.g., Postman, RestAssured) and UI/Mobile app automation (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Cucumber)
- Good understanding of the complete SDLC/STLC and strong fundamentals in functional QA (test planning, test design, defect lifecycle).
- Basic understanding of database concepts, with hands-on experience writing SQL queries (PostgreSQL) to validate data and perform minor data updates
- Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document test cases, bugs, and results clearly
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Knowledge of Fintech / Stock Markets / Investments
- Wealth Management / Banking domain knowledge
- Prior hands-on experience in manual testing of mobile applications (iOS/Android), including functional, usability, and regression testing
- Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman or similar
- Basic knowledge of AWS or other cloud environments
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
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