Software Tester in Chennai

About This RoleCloudNest India is hiring a Software Tester for its Chennai QA team. The company builds cloud-based e-commerce and retail management platforms, and this role is part of a five-person QA team responsible for testing new features, regression coverage, and release readiness across the product suite. Both manual and automated testing are part of the role. Freshers with strong testing fundamentals and candidates with up to three years of QA experience are both invited to apply for this full-time onsite position.Role ContextYou will report to the QA Lead and work embedded within a product squad alongside developers and a product manager. You will receive feature specifications and test cases to review before development completes, participate in sprint demos, and own release sign-off for your assigned squad. The team uses a mix of manual exploratory testing and Selenium-based automation for regression suites. Test coverage metrics are tracked and the QA team is treated as a quality partner, not a downstream filter.Key ResponsibilitiesReview feature requirements and write detailed test cases covering positive, negative, and edge case scenariosExecute manual functional tests for new features and report defects with clear reproduction stepsDevelop and maintain automated regression test scripts using Selenium WebDriver and Java or PythonPerform API testing using Postman to validate backend endpoint behavior and error responsesConduct regression testing before each sprint release and document test execution resultsParticipate in sprint ceremonies and raise QA concerns early during planning and design reviewsTrack defect lifecycle from discovery through resolution and validate fixes before release closureContribute to improving test processes, coverage standards, and QA documentation practicesRequirements & Skills03 years of software testing experience in manual or automation QA rolesSolid understanding of software testing concepts including test case design, defect lifecycle, and regression testingWorking knowledge of Selenium WebDriver for web application test automation is preferredFamiliarity with Postman or similar tools for REST API testing and validationBasic programming knowledge in Java or Python sufficient to write and maintain test scriptsExperience with JIRA or similar defect tracking tools for test management and bug reportingAnalytical thinking and attention to detail the ability to break features down into testable unitsBenefits & Work ConditionsMonthly salary of 20,00040,000 based on testing experience and automation skillsPF and ESI statutory benefits included from the first day of employmentStructured onboarding into the QA team with mentorship from senior testersISTQB Foundation certification support and reimbursement upon passingClear career path from Tester to Senior QA Engineer with defined skill progression criteriaWho Should ApplyThis role suits candidates who approach software with a natural skepticism always asking what could go wrong rather than assuming the happy path. If you are thorough, organized, and want to develop automation skills alongside manual testing expertise in a product company that treats QA as integral to quality rather than a checkpoint before release, CloudNest India's Chennai team is the right environment.About the CompanyCloudNest India is a cloud platform company with a QA team in Chennai focused on e-commerce and retail management software. The Chennai office houses 40 engineers and QA professionals. CloudNest is known within the team for treating testers as first-class technical contributors, investing in automation tooling, and maintaining a test coverage culture that prevents the kind of production regressions that erode client trust over time.How to ApplyApply through this listing with your resume. If you have written test cases or automation scripts, include samples or GitHub links. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a practical QA assessment within 4 working days. About This RoleCloudNest India is hiring a Software Tester for its Chennai QA team. The company builds cloud-based e-commerce and retail management platforms, and this role is part of a five-person QA team responsible for testing new features, regression coverage, and release readiness across the product suite. Both manual and automated testing are part of the role. Freshers with strong testing fundamentals and candidates with up to three years of QA experience are both invited to apply for this full-time onsite position.Role ContextYou will report to the QA Lead and work embedded within a product squad alongside developers and a product manager. You will receive feature specifications and test cases to review before development completes, participate in sprint demos, and own release sign-off for your assigned squad. The team uses a mix of manual exploratory testing and Selenium-based automation for regression suites. Test coverage metrics are tracked and the QA team is