QA Engineer,1

Dotdash is seeking a QA Engineer 1 with strong manual testing skills, alongside some automation experience, to collaborate with development teams responsible for core web frameworks powering one of the largest and fastest-growing online publishers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of manual testing methodologies for web applications and devices, as well as foundational knowledge of Java and Selenium for automation. The role requires working with QA managers to refine testing processes while maintaining high-quality output and supporting efficient delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform manual testing of web applications and ensure compatibility across various browsers and devices.

Create, document, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for functional, regression, and exploratory testing.

Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to review requirements, ensuring full test coverage.

Execute functional and integration testing to validate web applications, APIs, and services.

Work with cross-functional teams to understand product functionality, new features, and resolve issues.

Identify and log defects with clear and concise documentation, and work with developers to debug and resolve them.

Track and report on test execution progress, defects, and overall quality, providing input into go/no-go decisions.

Assist in building basic automated test scripts using Java and Selenium where needed.

Participate in peer reviews of test cases, scripts, and overall QA strategy to ensure consistency and completeness.

Continuously seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes, suggesting automation where applicable.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in manual and automated testing.

Participate in daily cross-functional SCRUMs, contributing to sprint planning, bug prioritization, and status reports.

Identify areas for process improvements and continuously enhance testing methodologies.

Ensure alignment with company quality standards and best practices in QA.

Required Skills:

Bachelor in Engineering (B.E./ B.Tech Degree) with 2+ years of experience in Manual and device testing and automated functional tests in Java.

Knowledge of Java and Selenium for basic automation tasks.

Solid understanding of testing methodologies and practices.

Expertise in automating complex head less applications and web applications using complex frameworks.

Experience with test management tools such as TestRail or Zephyr is a plus

Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.

Familiarity with software configuration management, release management and database manipulation like git, bitbucket, Jenkins etc.

Highly proficient in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to deliver and manage deadlines in an agile development environment.

What will you learn on this job

You ll participate in and help fine tune a delivery focused development culture that champions collaboration, innovative thinking, and technical excellence, while maintaining a foundation of work/life balance.