QA Analyst (Fresher)

Location: Bangalore, India

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Analyst (Fresher) to join our quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications. Working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, you will learn to design and execute test cases, identify issues, and help maintain the overall quality of our products. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates eager to begin a career in quality assurance and software testing.

Responsibilities:

Design and Execute Test Cases:

  • Learn to create, document, and execute manual test cases based on requirements and design documents.
  • Develop a strong understanding of business and functional requirements to ensure complete test coverage.

Identify and Report Bugs:

  • Identify, log, and track issues in the defect tracking system.
  • Work with developers to troubleshoot and validate bug fixes.

Collaborate with Development and Product Teams:

  • Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure smooth testing processes.

Regression and Functional Testing:

  • Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing to ensure system stability.
  • Validate features before each release to maintain a high level of product quality.

Assist in Test Automation:

  • Learn to assist with writing and maintaining basic automated test scripts (if applicable).
  • Gain knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks used in the organization.

Documentation:

  • Maintain detailed and organized documentation for all test cases, test results, and testing procedures.
Requirements:

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of software testing principles and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
  • Familiarity with manual testing and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.).
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and ability to run basic queries is a plus.
  • Familiarity with any test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG) is a plus but not required.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills to clearly report issues and work with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.

Bonus Skills (Preferred but not required):

  • Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and familiarity with sprint-based workflows.

Benefits:

  • Professional Development: Mentorship and training from experienced QA analysts and developers.
  • Growth Opportunities: Potential for career growth within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
  • Hands-on Experience: Opportunity to work with a variety of software testing tools and learn automation.
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