QA Engineer – Front End (Mid-Level)_ [Hands-on Individual Contributor]

Role Summary

The Mid-Level QA Engineer – Front End will be responsible for validating the quality, functionality, and usability of Angular-based web applications. This role focuses on hands-on functional and UI testing, collaboration with developers and UX teams, and ensuring reliable releases in an Agile delivery model.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End & UI Testing

• Test Angular-based web applications for functionality, usability, and UI consistency.
• Validate UI components, workflows, and responsive behavior across browsers and devices.
• Ensure implementation aligns with UI/UX designs, wireframes, and acceptance criteria.

Test Design & Execution

• Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data based on user stories.
• Execute functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Integration & API Validation

• Validate front-end interactions with backend services via REST APIs.
• Verify data flow, error handling, and edge cases in UI interactions.
• Perform basic API testing to support end-to-end coverage.

Agile Collaboration

• Actively participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Angular developers, backend teams, and UX designers throughout the sprint.
• Support UAT cycles and release readiness activities.

Required Skills & Experience

Testing & Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in QA / Software Testing.
• Hands-on experience testing front-end web applications, preferably Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web application behavior.
• Experience testing Angular Material components and UI workflows.
• Familiarity with cross-browser and responsive testing.
• Experience validating REST APIs using tools such as Postman.
• Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools.

UI / UX Awareness

• Strong attention to detail for layout, spacing, and visual consistency.
• Understanding of modern, clean, and minimalistic UI standards.
• Awareness of usability and accessibility best practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration abilities.
• Comfortable working in Agile / Scrum environments.
• Ability to work effectively with offshore teams and US stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to test automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Experience testing applications integrated with .NET / C# backend services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test execution within builds.
• Basic knowledge of accessibility testing (WCAG).