JUNIOR QA ENGINEER: ----- Chennai Location

Junior QA Engineer with strong knowledge in Python scripting and systems-level testing.

Successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans to ensure the reliability and performance of our software systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and write clear, concise test cases

Identify, document, and track bugs using JIRA or similar issue tracking tools.

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python

Perform manual and automated testing of APIs, system processes, and UI components

Conduct system-level testing including performance, integration, and regression tests

Analyze logs, trace issues, and assist in debugging

Maintain and extend QA frameworks and test environments

Document test results and raise well-documented defects

Participate in code reviews and help ensure testability and quality from the ground up

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

3–5 years of experience in QA or software testing

Solid knowledge on issue tracking

Solid knowledge of Python scripting

Good understanding of system-level concepts (e.g., Linux commands, processes, memory, disk I/O)

Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g., PyTest, Selenium, or similar)

Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP status codes, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman)

Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred skills ( Not Mandatory)

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Familiarity with Docker or basic containerization concepts

Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or virtualized 

Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, ports)

Experience with developing and extending Page Object Model (POM) frameworks for test automation.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Please send your resumes to sankaran@kbsconsultants.com