Software Test Engineer (Fresher)

Metadata Technologies; Kerala; On-site; INR 167,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Job summary

Metadata Technologies in India is seeking a detail-oriented software tester to join our team in India. You will test web and mobile apps, write manual test cases, and report defects to improve product quality.

You will collaborate with developers and product teams, maintain test documentation, and gain exposure to automation scripts with Selenium or Playwright. Freshers with ISTQB Foundation Level certification are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Fresher (0–1 year) with testing certification such as ISTQB Foundation Level (mandatory).
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile.
• Knowledge of test case writing and bug reporting.
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of Postman and JIRA.
• Basic knowledge of Selenium or Playwright.
• Exposure to CRM application testing is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and testing scope.
• Write and run manual test cases (functional and regression).
• Test web and mobile applications.
• Report and track defects in JIRA/Azure DevOps.
• Do basic API testing using Postman.
• Help with automation scripts (Selenium/Playwright) when needed.
• Work with developers and product teams to improve quality.
• Maintain test documentation and reports.

Skills

SDLC/STLC/Agile understanding

Test case writing

Bug reporting

Programming basics (Java/Python/JS)

Soft communication skills

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level

ISTQB Agile (cert)

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Job Summary

This role involves testing software, finding and reporting bugs, and making sure the product works as expected. We are looking for a detail-oriented person with good communication skills who is keen to build a career in software testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and testing scope.
• Write and run manual test cases (functional and regression).
• Test web and mobile applications.
• Report and track defects in JIRA/Azure DevOps.
• Do basic API testing using Postman.
• Help with automation scripts (Selenium/Playwright) when needed.
• Work with developers and product teams to improve quality.
• Maintain test documentation and reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• Fresher (0–1 year) with a testing certification such as ISTQB Foundation Level (mandatory).
• Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile.
• Knowledge of test case writing and bug reporting.
• Basic SQL knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of Postman and JIRA.
• Basic knowledge of Selenium or Playwright.
• Exposure to CRM application testing is an added advantage.

Nice to Have Internship or project experience in testing. Basic programming knowledge (Java/Python/JavaScript). Additional certifications (ISTQB Agile, Selenium, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals).

Soft Skills Good communication skills. Attention to detail and analytical thinking. Willingness to learn and work in a team.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person