Execute manual functional, regression, integration, system, API, and end-to-end testing across the software lifecycle. Design test cases, track and validate defects, support automation frameworks, improve regression coverage, and learn CI/CD integration. Collaborate with developers and product managers in Agile ceremonies, maintain requirements traceability, contribute to QA standards, and support continuous process improvement.
Junior QA Engineer
We
are seeking an experienced Junior QA Engineer with 3+ years of
experience in the software industry to support testing activities, execute
test scripts, and learn quality engineering practices across the full software
development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in manual
testing, test automation support, and quality assurance basics.
This
role requires a proactive professional who can design and implement robust
testing frameworks, collaborate closely with development and product teams, and
ensure high-quality software delivery.
Key
Responsibilities
Test
Strategy & Planning
- Assist
with requirement analysis and design discussions to understand
testability and quality.
- Follow
defined test strategies, test plans, and quality standards for
applications and systems.
- Support
testing efforts and provide input on testing scope for releases.
Manual
Testing
- Execute test
cases, test scenarios, and test scripts.
- Perform functional,
regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing support.
- Document
and track defects through the defect lifecycle.
- Validate
fixes and ensure defects are properly resolved.
Automation
Testing
- Support
the maintenance of automation test frameworks and scripts.
- Automate
regression test suites to improve testing efficiency.
- Learn to
integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Continuously
enhance test automation coverage.
Test
Execution & Quality Assurance
- Execute
test cases across different environments and platforms.
- Perform end-to-end
testing across the entire application lifecycle.
- Conduct API
testing, data validation, and integration testing when required.
- Ensure
traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
Collaboration
& Leadership
- Collaborate
with team members, including developers and product managers.
- Support Agile
ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Continuous
Improvement
- Participate
in process improvements and quality enhancements.
- Follow
best practices in test automation, test data management, and defect
management.
- Contribute
to the development of QA standards and methodologies.
Required
Qualifications
- 3+
years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
- Hands-on
experience in manual testing across SDLC/STLC.
- Hands-on
experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
- Experience
with test case design, defect tracking, and test management tools.
- Good
understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Preferred
Technical Skills
- Experience
with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
- Knowledge
of programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, or
JavaScript.
- Experience
with API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured, etc.).
- Familiarity
with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Experience
with performance or security testing is an added advantage.
Education
- Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
related field.
Key
Competencies
- Quality
mindset and attention to detail
- Strong
troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Ability
to work independently on assigned tasks
- Strong
documentation and reporting skills
- Commitment
to continuous learning and improvement
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