Junior Software Tester / QA Engineer

Job Summary We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Tester / QA Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for freshers or candidates with up to 6 months of experience who are passionate about software quality and eager to build a career in software testing. The candidate will be responsible for testing web and mobile applications, identifying defects, validating requirements, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Responsibilities Understand business and functional requirements. Prepare and execute test cases and test scenarios. Perform manual testing on web and mobile applications. Identify, document, and track software defects. Validate application functionality against requirements. Perform Smoke, Sanity, Functional, and Regression testing. Conduct frontend and backend validation. Participate in requirement discussions and team meetings. Verify bug fixes and perform retesting. Collaborate with developers and business teams to resolve issues. Prepare testing reports and maintain test documentation. Required SkillsManual Testing Good understanding of Software Testing concepts. Knowledge of SDLC and STLC. Understanding of Defect Life Cycle. Basic knowledge of: Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Requirement Understanding Ability to understand and analyze business requirements. Ability to derive test scenarios from requirements. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. SQL & Database Skills Basic SQL knowledge is required. Ability to write and execute: SELECT statements WHERE conditions JOIN queries GROUP BY and ORDER BY queries Ability to validate data stored in databases. Backend/API Testing Basic understanding of REST APIs. Knowledge of API testing using Postman or similar tools. Understanding of: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods Status Codes JSON Request and Response Frontend Testing Validate UI functionality and workflows. Verify field validations, navigation, and responsive behavior. Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and browser developer tools. Error Analysis Ability to identify and report defects clearly. Basic understanding of application errors and browser console logs. Ability to reproduce issues consistently. Educational Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, MCA, BCA, BSc (IT/Computer Science), or related field. Experience 0 to 6 Months of experience in Software Testing. Freshers with strong testing knowledge are encouraged to apply. Good to Have Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology. Exposure to Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar defect tracking tools. Knowledge of Selenium, Playwright, or any automation testing tool. Internship experience in software testing. Soft Skills Good communication skills. Strong analytical and logical thinking. Attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies. Team player with a positive attitude. Compensation: From 100,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Job Summary We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Tester / QA Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for freshers or candidates with up to 6 months of experience who are passionate about software quality and eager to build a career in software testing. The candidate will be responsible for testing web and mobile applications, identifying defects, validating requirements, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. Responsibilities Understand business and functional requirements. Prepare and execute test cases and test scenarios. Perform manual testing on web and mobile applications. Identify, document, and track software defects. Validate application functionality against requirements. Perform Smoke, Sanity, Functional, and Regression testing. Conduct frontend and backend validation. Participate in requirement discussions and team meetings. Verify bug fixes and perform retesting. Collaborate with developers and business teams to resolve issues. Prepare testing reports and maintain test documentation. Required SkillsManual Testing Good understanding of Software Testing concepts. Knowledge of SDLC and STLC. Understanding of Defect Life Cycle. Basic knowledge of: Functional Testing Regression Testing Smoke Testing Sanity Testing Integration Testing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Requirement Understanding Ability to understand and analyze business requirements. Ability to derive test scenarios from requirements. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. SQL & Database Skills Basic SQL knowledge is required. Ability to write and execute: SELECT statements WHERE conditions JOIN queries GROUP BY and ORDER BY queries Ability to validate data stored in databases. Backend/API Testing Basic understanding