Associate QA Engineer

Job Summary

Experience: 2 to 3 Years

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Contract

The role focuses on executing structured testing across web and mobile applications, contributing to automation script development in Java + Selenium, and ensuring high-quality releases through disciplined test practices.

The ideal candidate is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to grow - someone who takes ownership of assigned modules, collaborates closely with developers and business analysts, and consistently delivers reliable test outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Test Execution

• Perform manual testing across functional, regression, integration, and system levels for web and mobile applications.
• Execute assigned test cases, log defects with clear reproduction steps, and verify fixes.
• Participate in sprint testing cycles and support releasereadiness activities.

Automation Testing

• Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Java + Selenium under the guidance of senior engineers or the QA lead.
• Contribute to the automation framework by adding reusablecomponents and improving script stability.
• Analyze automation results, triage failures, and raise defects for genuine issues.

Mobile Testing

• Perform functional and compatibility testing on Android and iOS devices.
• Validate application behavior across different versions, screen sizes, and network conditions.

Test Design Documentation

• Write and maintaintest cases, test data, and test execution reports for assigned modules.
• Keep documentation up to date in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).

Collaboration

• Work closely with developers, businessanalysts, and project managers to clarifyrequirements and confirm expected behavior.
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies - stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate testing status, blockers, and risks proactively to the QA lead.

Key Requirements and Skills

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in software testing across web and mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of Manual Testing - functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Working experience with Automation Testing using Java + Selenium.
• Exposure to Mobile Application Testing on Android and/or iOS.
• Familiarity with test management and bug tracking tools such as JIRA and TestRail.
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A learning mindset- willingness to pick up new tools, frameworks, and domains.

Good to Have

• Exposure to API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for backend data validation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification.

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