Software Testing Apprentice

NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEC Corporation of India Ltd. invites applications for a Software Testing Apprentice to join the Quality Assurance team in Noida.

You will gain hands-on experience in testing, defect tracking, test documentation, and QA processes while collaborating with developers, BAs, and senior QA engineers. You will learn to execute test cases, perform functional/regression/integration/system testing, and perform basic API testing with Postman, plus some SQL data validation.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Software Testing / QA concepts.
• Knowledge of SDLC and STLC.
• Understanding of defect life cycle.
• Ability to write clear and effective test cases.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Basic understanding of API testing is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and software specifications.
• Prepare and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test data.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and system testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as Jira or similar defect-management systems.
• Re-test defects after fixes and verify that issues have been resolved.
• Participate in test planning and review requirements for testability.
• Maintain clear and accurate test documentation and execution reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to investigate and resolve issues.
• Perform basic API testing using tools such as Postman.
• Learn and work with basic SQL/database queries for data validation.
• Follow the organization's software development and QA processes.
• Continuously learn testing best practices, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Testing concepts

SDLC/STLC

Defect life cycle

Test case writing

SQL basics

API testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree / diploma in CS/IT/SE

Tools

Jira

Job description

Apprentice Job Title: Apprentice Organization Name: NEC Corporation of India Ltd. Reporting Relationship: Test Manager Location: Noida Exp Range - 0 to 1year Grade-N1

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Testing Apprentice to join our Quality Assurance team. The apprentice will gain hands-on experience in software testing, defect identification, test documentation, and quality assurance processes while working closely with developers, business analysts, and experienced QA engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and software specifications.
• Prepare and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test data.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and system testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools such as Jira or similar defect-management systems.
• Re-test defects after fixes and verify that issues have been resolved.
• Participate in test planning and review requirements for testability.
• Maintain clear and accurate test documentation and execution reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to investigate and resolve issues.
• Perform basic API testing using tools such as Postman.
• Learn and work with basic SQL/database queries for data validation.
• Follow the organization's software development and QA processes.
• Continuously learn testing best practices, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of Software Testing / QA concepts.
• Knowledge of SDLC and STLC.
• Understanding of defect life cycle.
• Ability to write clear and effective test cases.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Basic understanding of API testing is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and testing tools.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree / diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Fresh graduates with relevant academic projects or testing knowledge are encouraged to apply.

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