Apprentice - Engineer

QAD, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QAD, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice - Engineer to join our Mumbai team for on-site training and professional software development.

Fresh graduates with IT degrees will contribute to analysis, design and implementation of QAD applications, translating business analysis into code under close supervision. The role emphasizes unit testing, adherence to quality standards, and hands-on experience with technologies like MongoDB, MySQL, Maven, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in IT (BE/BTech, BSc IT, MSc, BCA, MCA) required.
• Fresher profiles welcome with OOP and DB knowledge.
• Experience with Kanban/Agile processes encouraged.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot).
• Knowledge of Maven, Git and CI/CD pipelines desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design, and development/maintenance of QAD applications. Create, test and merge solutions into baselines.
• Translate business analysis into code.
• Maintain defined quality standards and procedures.
• Write Unit and System test plans/specifications and perform testing.
• Code review to ensure conformance to quality standards and specs.

Skills

OOP Principles

Agile / Kanban

Education

BE/BTech IT

BSc IT

MSc

BCA

MCA

Tools

MongoDB

MySQL

Maven

Git

CI/CD Pipeline

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Cursor

Job description

The Apprentice - Engineer will be under close supervision, performing professional software engineering functions outlined below. Non-complex design and programming functions are performed independently. Prepares technical documentation and performs unit testing.

This position comes with the initial on-site training. Only candidates residing in Mumbai will be considered eligible.

• Analysis, design, and development/maintenance of QAD applications. Create, implement, test and merge solutions into application baselines
• Translate high level Business analysis into physical code
• Maintain defined quality standards and procedures
• Write Unit and System test plans/specifications and perform testing
• Code review (self) to ensure conformance to quality standards and specifications

Qualifications

• Professional degree: IT background (BE/BTech, B.Sc IT, M.Sc, BCA, MCA)
• Graduate Program (MBA, MIB or Masters): NA
• Other Program / Supplemental Training:
• Number of years: Fresher
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) principles and experience with databases like MongoDB. MySQL
• Other knowledge: Background on Kanban or Agile process
• AI-Assisted Development: Working knowledge of coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
• Knowledge of Maven , GIT and CI/CD Pipeline

Additional Information

About QAD:

QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD | Redzone helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace , achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.