Overview
The role of a QA Engineer - Fresher is crucial to the organization's product development process. The QA Engineer ensures that the products meet the required quality standards, are functional, and are ready for market release.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in test case creation and execution
Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing
Develop and execute automation scripts
Conduct thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Contribute to the development and improvement of QA processes and procedures
Report bugs and errors to development teams
Document test cases according to best practices
Perform functional, non-functional, and integration testing
Ensure all testing deliverables are produced on time and with high quality
Participate in troubleshooting and triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
Contribute to the development of test strategies and plans
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Assist with continuous improvement of the testing process and environment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Knowledge of test automation and scripting
Understanding of bug tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Basic understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
Knowledge of database systems and SQL
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills
Understanding of version control systems such as Git
Familiarity with software development lifecycle and testing methodologies
Knowledge of mobile and web application testing