Junior Automation Tester - Selenium/Cypress

Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Automation Tester to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or those early in their career who have a foundational understanding of testing principles and a desire to specialize in test automation.

The successful candidate will work closely with developers and senior QA engineers to support the development, execution, and maintenance of our automated test suite.

You will play a crucial role in identifying bugs, ensuring the stability and performance of our applications, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Script Development : Assist in writing, executing, and maintaining basic automated test scripts using established frameworks and tools like Selenium, Cypress, or similar.
• Test Execution : Execute automated test suites on various environments and configurations, and perform manual testing when necessary to validate features and confirm fixes.
• Defect Management : Accurately identify, document, and track software defects (bugs) using a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira), and work with the development team to ensure timely resolution.
• Test Documentation : Help create and update test plans, test cases, and test data for both manual and automated testing efforts.
• Reporting : Generate basic reports on test execution status, test coverage, and defect metrics.
• Collaboration : Participate in sprint planning meetings, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, actively contributing to a culture of quality.
• Framework Contribution : Learn to assist senior testers in maintaining and enhancing the existing automation framework structure.
  
  

Required Key Skills And Competencies

• Test Automation Tools : Basic knowledge of and some hands-on exposure to popular test automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright).
• Programming/Scripting : Familiarity with at least one relevant scripting or programming language (Java, Python, or JavaScript) for writing test scripts.
• Testing Fundamentals : Clear understanding of software testing concepts, methodologies, and the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Version Control : Basic familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Databases : Conceptual understanding of databases (e.g., SQL) and the ability to write basic queries to validate data.
• Communication : Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate issues and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience : 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Internship/Project Experience : Practical experience gained through a relevant internship, academic projects, or boot camps in software testing or QA is a significant plus.
• Agile : Exposure to or understanding of the Agile/Scrum development methodology is beneficial
  
  

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