ENGINEER-SOFTWARE TEST&RELEASE (20221077)

Candidates typically face a four‑stage process: an online aptitude test, a technical assessment focusing on testing concepts and basic coding, a deep‑dive technical interview covering tools like Selenium and Agile practices, and finally an HR round assessing cultural fit. The difficulty is moderate, with emphasis on logical reasoning and practical testing knowledge. Preparing with mock tests and reviewing common QA scenarios helps improve performance.

Hirewand.com promotes a youthful, collaborative work culture where ideas are welcomed and ownership is encouraged. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, regular knowledge‑sharing sessions, and a clear path for career progression. The company emphasizes work‑life balance with occasional remote days and team‑building activities.

Graduates with B.E/B.Tech or B.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or MCA. Minimum aggregate of 60% (or equivalent CGPA). No active backlogs; up to 2 backlogs allowed at the time of joining. Open to candidates from the 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 batches. Freshers and candidates with up to 2 years of relevant experience are eligible.

Round 1: Online aptitude & logical reasoning test → Round 2: Technical test (coding/automation) → Round 3: Technical interview (testing concepts, tools) → Round 4: HR interview (fitment, communication)

Hirewand.com is a fast‑growing Indian recruitment platform that bridges the gap between fresh talent and emerging tech companies. Founded in 2019, the company has built a robust ecosystem of job seekers, hiring managers, and enterprise clients, leveraging AI‑driven matching and a user‑friendly interface. With a presence in major Indian metros and a focus on entry‑level and early‑career roles, Hirewand has quickly become a go‑to portal for fresh engineering graduates looking for their first professional break. The organization prides itself on a collaborative culture, continuous learning, and a merit‑based growth trajectory, making it an attractive destination for ambitious young engineers. The role of Engineer – Software Test & Release is an operationally oriented position designed for fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of experience. The incumbent will be part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, responsible for ensuring that software releases meet the highest standards of functionality, performance, and reliability. This position offers a blend of hands‑on testing, automation, documentation, and support tasks, providing a solid foundation for a career in software quality engineering. Key responsibilities include: 1. Designing, developing, and executing manual test cases for new features and bug fixes. 2. Building and maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium, Java, and TestNG. 3. Performing regression, smoke, and sanity testing across multiple environments. 4. Logging defects, tracking them in JIRA, and verifying fixes. 5. Collaborating with developers to understand requirements and provide early feedback. 6. Preparing test summary reports and release notes for stakeholders. 7. Ensuring adherence to QA guidelines, checklists, and documentation standards. 8. Participating in daily stand‑ups and sprint planning to align testing activities with development timelines. 9. Conducting root‑cause analysis for recurring issues and suggesting process improvements. 10. Providing post‑release support and monitoring production issues. The tech stack typically involves Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, Maven, Git, JIRA, and basic SQL for data validation. Candidates will also get exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions. The role offers a clear growth path: starting as a Junior QA Engineer, progressing to QA Analyst, then QA Lead, and eventually moving into Test Architecture or Product Quality Management. Joining Hirewand gives you the chance to work in a dynamic startup environment, receive mentorship from seasoned QA professionals, and contribute to products that impact thousands of job seekers daily. The company encourages continuous upskilling through internal workshops, certifications, and access to online learning platforms, ensuring that you stay ahead in the ever‑evolving testing landscape.