Junior QA Tester

Job Summary:

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