ASSOCIATE TESTING ENGINEER-I

NIIT; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NIIT is seeking an entry-level Associate Testing Engineer in India. Fresh graduates will learn software quality assurance and testing, applying testing principles to ensure applications are functional and reliable.

You will assist in test case execution, understand requirements, and work with teams to ensure quality before releases, while gaining exposure to SDLC and STLC practices.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates with interest in software quality assurance.
• Understanding of SDLC and STLC basics.
• Willingness to learn testing principles and participate in QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing manual test cases for web, mobile, and backend applications.
• Translate requirements into test scenarios and defect reports.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing under guidance.
• Identify, document, and track defects using JIRA or Bugzilla.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Maintain clear documentation of test results and defect lifecycle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT/EC/B.E./B.Tech

MCA eligible

Tools

JIRA

Bugzilla

Job description

At NIIT, we’re transforming the way the world learns, for the better. That’s why the world’s best run learning functions across 30 countries trust us with their learning and talent. Since 1981, we have helped leading companies transform their learning ecosystems while increasing the business value of learning. Our comprehensive, high impact managed learning solutions weave together the best of learning theory, technology, operations, and services to enable a thriving workforce.

Job Summary

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NIIT is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Overview

The Associate Testing Engineer is an entry-level role designed for fresh graduates who are passionate about software quality assurance and testing. The role involves learning and applying testing principles to ensure software applications are functional, reliable, and meet business requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in executing manual test cases for web, mobile, and backend applications.
• Understand business requirements and convert them into test scenarios.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing under guidance.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using defect management tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Work with developers to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Ensure proper documentation of test results and defect lifecycle.
• Help in creating and maintaining test cases and test data.
• Execute test scripts and record results accurately.
• Update test cases based on changes in requirements.
• Work closely with development, business analysts, and QA leads.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and team meetings.
• Communicate testing progress and issues clearly to team members.
• Gain knowledge of testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
• Learn basic automation tools and scripting (as applicable).
• Stay updated with QA best practices and emerging tools.
• Ensure applications meet defined quality standards before release.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related technical fields.
• Equivalent engineering degrees such as B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (IT/CS) are acceptable.
• MCA graduates are also eligible.

Experience

• Freshers can apply
• Exposure to academic projects or internships in software testing, QA, or development is preferred.
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing lifecycle (STLC).