Manual Quality Assurance Engineer - Mobile App Testing (3-8 yrs)

Title: Manual QA Engineer - Mobile Applications

Status: Contract to convert to FTE

Location: Preference: Ahmedabad, Hybrid (3 days a week in office), Open to Remote

Shift timings: Flexible working hours that allow collaboration with both U.S. and U.K. teams.

Reporting Relationship: QA Manager, Knack & Founder & CEO, Knack

About Knack:

We're a team of professional recruiters that help you find access to immersive professional experiences of working with global leaders. Knack Ventures- is the hiring partner for- e.l.f., Genz's favorite beauty brand that markets all things "best of beauty" across 30+ countries including India. The company is known for its affordability, high end quality, clean and cruelty free beauty offerings.

Objective:

We are currently seeking a candidate to join the e.l.f. India team, which will soon commence operations. This role is critical in establishing and growing our presence in the Indian market, contributing to the success of e.l.f. Beauty's expanding global eCommerce initiatives. But you don't need to wait, we are ready to have you onboard Knack to transition you to e.l.f.

Company Description

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. builds brands designed to disrupt industry norms, shape culture, and connect communities through positivity, inclusivity, and accessibility. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty-free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. The Company's family of brands includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, Naturium, Well People and Keys Soulcare. The Company's brands are available online and across leading beauty, mass-market and specialty retailers. The Company has strong relationships with its retail customers such as Target, Walmart, Ulta Beauty and other leading retailers that have enabled the Company to expand distribution both domestically and internationally.

Business/Financial Highlights

- e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. is publicly traded (NYSE: ELF) and has annual revenues of over ~$1billion, a market cap of ~$10B and is a member of the S&P 600. Business and financial highlights include:

- 21 consecutive quarters of net sales growth.

- #3 mass cosmetics brand in the US with a 10% share and the fastest growing brand among the top 5.

- Named Beauty Brand of the Year 2023 by Women's Wear Daily.

- Recognized in 2023 as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Beauty by Fast Company magazine.

Team

Our employee base represents the consumers we serve, and we are committed to ensuring that diversity is represented across our entire organization. Key statistics and notable awards include:

- Our employees are 75% female and 40% diverse representing the consumers we serve.

- We are a leader in board diversity. We are 1 of 4 public companies in the U.S. (out of over 4,200 public companies) with a Board of Directors that has 2/3 women and 1/3 diverse representation.

- Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces (Newsweek 2022)

- America's Best Midsize Companies (Forbes 2023)

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Manual QA Engineer, specializing in mobile application testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in testing mobile apps on both Android and iOS platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience, identifying bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile products.

Key Responsibilities :

- Perform manual testing of mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms to ensure functionality, usability, performance, and compatibility.

- Create, update, and execute comprehensive test cases and test plans specifically tailored for mobile app environments.

- Identify, document, and track bugs in bug tracking tools like JIRA, Excel, and similar, and collaborate with developers for resolution.

- Conduct various types of testing such as functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, usability testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for mobile apps.

- Test across a wide range of mobile devices, screen sizes, and OS versions to ensure compatibility.

- Work closely with the development team during sprints to understand new features and functionalities and validate them during the release cycle.

- Maintain detailed test reports and documentation of testing procedures and provide updates on the testing status and quality metrics.

Qualifications/Requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 3 to 5 years of experience in manual testing of mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.

- In-depth knowledge of mobile testing techniques such as UI/UX testing, gesture testing, interrupt testing, performance testing, and app installation/upgrade testing.

- Familiarity with mobile emulators and real device testing.

- Experience with mobile app distribution platforms (Google Play Store, Apple App Store) and understanding of deployment processes.

- Hands-on experience with bug tracking tools like JIRA, Monday, or similar.

- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills to identify bugs and inconsistencies.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, or mobile app automation frameworks like Appium (optional, but a plus).

- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Basic knowledge of using Charles Proxy, ADB (Android Debug Bridge), or Xcode for mobile debugging is a plus.

- Familiarity with mobile app performance monitoring tools and testing APIs is a plus.