We are seeking a detail-oriented **Manual QA & Data Analyst** who can ensure application quality while analyzing and validating data across enterprise platforms. This role bridges **functional testing and data insights** , ensuring both system reliability and business data accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in **manual testing, data validation, defect management, and data analysis/reporting** , working closely with business and technical teams in Agile environments and possess experience working with salesforce. **Key Responsibilities** **Manual QA / Testing** + Perform **Smoke, functional, integration, and regression testing** across applications + Design and execute **test cases and test scenarios** based on requirements + Validate UI, APIs, and backend workflows for business-critical systems + Log, track, and manage defects using tools like JIRA + Participate in **SIT, UAT, and release validation cycles** + Ensure compliance with **SDLC/STLC and Agile practices** **Data Validation & Analysis on salesforce platform** + Perform **data validation** between source systems and target platforms + Write and execute **SQL queries** to validate datasets on sql workbench + Analyze data trends, discrepancies, and anomalies + Support **data reconciliation and integrity checks** + Generate dashboards/reports for stakeholders + Collaborate with SMEs to **derive business insights from data** **Agile & Collaboration** + Work closely with **Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners** + Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)



+ Translate business requirements into **test scenarios and validation rules** + Communicate testing results, risks, and data findings clearly **Quality Assurance & Process Improvement** + Ensure **end-to-end validation of application and data accuracy** + Identify gaps in requirements, test coverage, or data quality + Support **root cause analysis and defect prevention strategies** + Contribute to continuous improvement of QA and data validation processes **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field + 5-9 years of experience in **Manual Testing + Data Analysis** + Strong understanding of **SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies** + Experience in **defect tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, HPQC)** **Technical Skills** **QA Skills:** + Test case design & execution + Functional / Regression testing + API validation (basic) + Defect lifecycle management **Data Skills:** + SQL (mandatory) + Data validation & reconciliation + Reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau - preferred) **Tools & Platforms (Preferred):** + JIRA / Azure DevOps + SQL Server / Oracle / Databricks + API tools (Postman - basic validation) **Soft Skills** + Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset + Attention to detail (critical for QA + data accuracy) + Good communication with business & technical stakeholders + Ability to handle **multiple priorities in Agile environments** **Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)** + Experience with **data platforms (Databricks / Data Lake / ETL pipelines)** + Exposure to **Salesforce or enterprise applications**

📌 Software Development Engineer- Test II (Hyderabad)
🏢 AMGEN
📍 Hyderabad