Jr QA Analyst

Digital Biz Solutions; Kochi; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a QA Engineer with a strong background in quality assurance, API, and database testing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality in software development, supporting test automation, and coordinating QA activities in a collaborative agile environment. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of QA experience and a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA experience required.
• Must have experience in API and Database testing.
• Familiarity with QA processes and methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support QA efforts within team and offshore group.
• Preparation of test plans and execution of tests including automation.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and standards.

Skills

API Testing

Database Testing

Agile Methodology

Test Data Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

qTest

Microsoft Azure

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Purpose

This role carries out the functions of a QA functional for a POD. The purpose of this position is to be a hands-on QA engineer ensuring all functional testing requirements are met and to provide support to Test Automation Engineer.



Key Responsibilities

Support QA effort and direction within allocated team and offshore group

Coordinate activities which enforce quality improvements

Preparation of test plans, test cases/scripts, and test reports

Execution of all tests (manual and automated) including creation and closing of issues and defects

Perform required exploratory and regression testing manual and automated

Closely work with all members of the team in all aspects of QA

Support Test Automation Engineer

Ongoing active involvement and contributions within the QA Chapter

Effective Test data management

Contribute to innovation and initiatives for standardisation and automation within the group




Experience & Knowledge

3+ years of QA experience

Working experience with qTest, JIRA, Confluence and Kafka

Working experience in performing API and Database testing.

Working experience on Microsoft Azure environment

Effective Test data management.

Strong work experience in Agile methodology

Strong knowledge in QA process and Methodologies

Experience working on a CI/CD platform such as bitbucket or Azure Devops is a plus




Key Attributes & Skills

Strong communication skills with a goal driven mindset

Strong QA knowledge and understanding

Experience working in cross-functional agile teams with a scrum ceremony and devops culture

Experience with ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure Devops

Strong systems, problem solving and analytical skills, exceptional verbal & written communication skills

Excellent self-learner

Proven ability to work effectively and contributing for immediate team and to centre of excellence

Ability to evaluate and challenge functional / non-functional and technical requirements and design

Ability to work in an onshore/offshore environment