QA Engineer II

Let’s build what’s next, together. We are Spotnana. We’re on a mission to modernize the infrastructure of the $1.6 trillion travel industry to power the perfect trip for travelers everywhere. Our Travel-as-a-Service platform is designed to make every trip better, whether someone is booking for work or leisure travel, building a travel tool, or looking to offer personalized experiences at scale. We’re not just modernizing tech, we’re rethinking how the industry works. And to get there, we’re bringing together innovative, ambitious, and open-minded people who want to build something that lasts. At Spotnana, our values and principles guide how we work and grow together: Build the future – We are leaders, we are innovators, we are ambitious. Commit to excellence – We’re accountable, we are partners, we are agile. Stronger together – We lead with respect and integrity, we are inclusive, we are lifelong learners. Who: You! And the rest of the Engineering department & their cross-functional partners What: A QA Engineer II position title and an outstanding Problem-Solving & Collaboration skills When: ASAP! We are looking to hire and onboard a new hire as soon as we find the right person for the job. Exciting work awaits! Where: Hybrid: Our office hub location of Pune – you will be required to be in office 1+ days per week in alignment with our office work policy. Why: Join our dynamic team and be a part of a mission-critical project that will propel Spotnana's growth and success! We're seeking versatile QA engineers with leadership qualities, a passion for problem-solving, and the enthusiasm to take on new challenges as we push the boundaries of technology. At Spotnana, we are an API-first company, leading the charge in innovative solutions. How (to land the job!) : The process typically begins with an introductory call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team, where we'll discuss your background, career aspirations, and what makes Spotnana a great fit for you. Then a live virtual interview with a panel of engineers and hiring managers. The day-to-day: Designing, writing, and executing comprehensive manual test cases for Spotnana's web and mobile applications, APIs, and backend services Performing functional, regression, integration, exploratory, and end-to-end testing across product releases Collaborating with developers, product managers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into thorough test scenarios Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects with clear reproduction steps, severity classification, and supporting evidence Defining and monitoring quality assurance metrics to drive continuous quality and process improvements Leveraging AI tools to assist in test case generation, test data creation, exploratory test ideation, and defect summarization Supporting and contributing to automation efforts by reviewing automated test results, flagging gaps, and working alongside SDETs to improve coverage Communicating clearly with internal stakeholders regarding test progress, risks, blockers, and release readiness Estimating testing efforts, identifying risks, and contributing to mitigation plans to meet project schedules Working closely with the engineering and QA team to continuously improve testing processes, checklists, and quality benchmarks Skills & qualities we value: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of manual QA / functional testing experience Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, test lifecycle, and QA best practices Hands-on experience testing REST APIs using tools like Postman or similar Ability to write clear, structured, and reusable test cases and test plans Familiarity with at least one automation framework (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, PlayWrite) Basic SQL knowledge to validate data and assist with backend verification Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira for defect tracking and test management Comfort using AI tools such as Claude for productivity tasks — including drafting test cases, summarizing bugs, generating test data, and exploring edge cases — as part of the team's established AI-assisted QA workflow Good understanding of web application architecture and how frontend, backend, and APIs interact Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a sharp eye for detail Clear verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across engineering and product teams A curious, quality-first mindset with the initiative to ask "what could go wrong?" before it does Good to have: Prior experience in the travel and hospitality domain, particularly with airline and/or hotel booking engines — familiarity with GDS and NDC systems, booking flows, PNR structures is a plus Perks & benefits you will love Spotnana strives to offer fair, industry-competitive, and equitable compensation. Our approach assesses total compensation, including cash, annual performance bonus, company equity, and comprehensive benefits. We care for the people who make everything possible - our benefits include: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical for self, spouse, children and parents including free doctor consultations; employee assistance program effective on your hire date Group accidental coverage for all employees. 18 privilege leaves, 12 casual/sick leave days per year in addition to 12 company holidays with an open choice holidays, quarterly recharge/wellness days and an end-of-year company shutdown Up to 26 weeks of parental leave Monthly cell phone/internet stipend Meal allowance Wellness/gym reimbursement Employee retirement planning such as corporate NPS and EPF We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment and to encourage these values in everyone on our team. We provide an environment of mutual respect where opportunities are available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion for people from all walks of life is key to our success as a company. Protect yourself from recruitment scams - All recruiting outreach and communication comes directly from our internal team via an email with an @spotnana.com address or through LinkedIn. We encourage candidates to verify the source of any outreach before sharing personal information. We do not use external recruiting partners for our hiring efforts or Microsoft Teams for interviews. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, visa fees, or anything else during the hiring process. We do not extend offers via text-based apps or use Microsoft Teams for interviews. All legitimate openings are listed at https://www.spotnana.com/careers/careers-listing/ .