Manual QA Engineer Mid & Senior at Nielsen

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

3 to 10 years of proven experience in manual testing as a QA Engineer or similar role
Experience testing production-level products in an Agile environment
Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Solid understanding of QA methodologies, defect life cycle, and Agile frameworks
Ability to write and execute SQL queries to validate data accuracy
Strong skills in test documentation, troubleshooting, and bug reporting
Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
High sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables
Ability to work under tight timelines while maintaining quality
Strong problem-solving attitude and curiosity to explore edge cases
Effective communicator with cross-functional teams across geographies

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation
Collaborate with QA Engineers, Developers, and Product Owners to define effective test strategies and test plans
Execute manual functional, regression, and exploratory testing across multiple environments
Maintain and execute test cases in Zephyr, ensuring proper traceability to user stories in Jira
Perform sanity and smoke testing post-deployment and ensure timely validation of releases
Verify API responses and integrations using tools like Postman, ensuring backend–frontend consistency
Identify, log, and retest defects with clear steps to reproduce, screenshots, and evidence
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
Collaborate closely with the development team during defect triage and root cause discussions
Support QA metrics tracking such as defect leakage, coverage, and test execution progress
Continuously improve QA documentation, test design, and processes for higher efficiency

Skills

Manual Testing

Zephyr

Jira

Postman

Agile

API Testing

Regression Testing

Defect Tracking

Smoke Testing

Sanity Testing

Exploratory Testing

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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