Automation Tester (Fresher)

Overview

About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Fresher Automation Test Engineer to join our QA team in Chennai (Work From Office). The ideal candidate should have foundational knowledge of automation concepts, hands-on exposure through academic projects or training, and a valid certification in automation testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium / TestNG / JUnit / Cypress / Playwright (based on company need).
• Participate in functional, regression, and integration testing across web and mobile applications.
• Analyze test results, document defects, and collaborate with the development team for resolution.
• Support the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and test data.
• Work closely with senior QA engineers to understand requirements and improve test coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation frameworks.
• Learn and adopt new tools and technologies as required.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and QA methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of automation frameworks, scripting, or test execution.
• Hands-on exposure to Selenium / API testing / any automation tool through training or projects.
• Good understanding of Java / Python / C# (depending on tool stack).
• Knowledge of TestNG, JUnit, or similar testing libraries.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git (added advantage).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Mandatory Requirement

• Automation Testing Certification from a recognized institution/platform.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• Exposure to CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Basic knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of defect-tracking tools (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.).