Junior QA Analyst- software testing

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced QA Tester with expertise in manual testing and a basic understanding of automation to help ensure our software products meet the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in manual testing, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to adapt to new testing methodologies, including automation frameworks. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Manual Testing: Execute functional, regression, and integration tests based on test cases and test plans. Perform exploratory testing to identify potential defects and usability issues. Report and document defects, and track their resolution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Perform sanity checks and ensure the software meets user expectations and business requirements. Basic Automation: Assist in the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts for regression testing using basic automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, etc.). Understand and execute automation scripts to improve test efficiency. Collaborate with the automation team to improve automation practices and integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. Test Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test cases, test plans, and test reports. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure proper test case coverage for user stories, epics, and features. Collaboration and Communication: Actively participate in scrum meetings, sprint planning, and retrospective sessions. Work with developers to identify and resolve issues during all stages of the software development lifecycle. Provide timely feedback and recommendations to improve the product quality and testing processes. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience (3+ years) in manual testing and quality assurance. Familiarity with basic automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, life cycle, and best practices. Experience with writing and executing detailed test cases and test plans. Ability to identify, document, and prioritize defects, along with working in a defect management system (e.g., JIRA, TestRail). Good understanding of version control and test environment management. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Experience with version control tools such as Git. Knowledge of SQL for basic database testing. Experience in Agile development environments. Why Join Us Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and development. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Exposure to both manual testing and automation practices. Location: Chennai (inactive) Brand: Paragon Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent