QA Engineer (Web Platform – Drupal & Next.js)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are building a modern, scalable web platform using a headless Content Management System (CMS) architecture powered by Drupal for the backend and Next.js for the frontend. The application emphasizes high performance, accessibility, and seamless integration. We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer to ensure quality across the platform through comprehensive testing and process excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own the QA process for the web platform across frontend (Next.js) and backend (Drupal APIs).
• Develop comprehensive test documentation including test plans, test cases, and test data for functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing.
• Execute manual testing for web UI and APIs, logging clear, reproducible issues with detailed steps and environment information.
• Perform cross-browser and device compatibility testing to ensure responsiveness, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and consistent user experience.
• Validate GraphQL/REST API responses using tools like Postman or Insomnia, including schema validation and error handling.
• Test API integrations between Next.js frontend and Drupal backend, verifying data flow and content management workflows.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product owners to understand requirements, user stories, and edge cases.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint demos).
• Work with development teams to reproduce bugs, support debugging efforts, and champion quality-first development practices.
• Provide QA input during requirement analysis and design phases to identify quality risks early.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/testing experience in modern web application development.
• Strong proficiency in testing React/Next.js component-based UIs (state management, lifecycle testing).
• Extensive API testing experience with GraphQL and REST APIs (authentication, authorization, performance validation).
• Hands-on expertise with bug tracking (Jira, Asana) and test management tools (Zephyr, TestRail, qTest).
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser testing.
• Knowledge of accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA) and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative workflows.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder updates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of web security testing (OWASP vulnerabilities, GDPR, CCPA compliance).

Preferred Skills

• Test automation experience with frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, Jest, React Testing Library.
• Familiarity with the Drupal ecosystem, especially headless/decoupled architectures and JSON:API endpoints.
• CMS and content management testing experience, including workflow and publishing processes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) and quality gate integration.
• Performance testing skills with Lighthouse, WebPageTest, JMeter, or K6.
• Digital analytics validation (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, GTM, Adobe Launch).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Acquia Cloud) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with application monitoring tools (New Relic, DataDog, Sentry).

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in QA/testing roles.

Environment

• Remote work environment. Candidates from Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh are not eligible to apply.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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