Junior Manual QA Engineer

Overview

About the Role
We are hiring a Junior Manual QA Engineer to support quality assurance activities across web
(browser-based) and mobile applications. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world
testing, close collaboration with developers and product teams, and a strong foundation in
software quality assurance.
This position is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to start
their career in QA.

Key Responsibilities

Manual Testing (Web + Mobile)
● Execute manual test cases for browser-based and mobile applications
● Perform functional, regression, smoke, and exploratory testing
● Validate end-to-end user workflows, UI behavior, and usability
● Test across multiple browsers, devices, and screen sizes
● Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities when required

Test Case & Documentation
● Create, update, and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test data
● Execute test cases and document results clearly
● Share testing status, defects, and observations with the QA team
● Follow defined QA processes and documentation standards

Defect Management
● Identify, log, track, retest, and close defects using bug-tracking tools
● Write clear, reproducible defect reports with steps, screenshots, and expected vs actual
results
● Coordinate with developers to validate bug fixes

Collaboration & Agile Practices
● Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews
● Collaborate closely with developers, QA leads, and product stakeholders
● Work in an Agile / Scrum-based development environment

Learning & Continuous Improvement
● Learn and apply SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, and QA best practices
● Gain basic exposure to API testing concepts using tools like Postman
● Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes

Required Skills

Technical Skills
● Basic understanding of Manual Testing and Software Testing fundamentals
● Knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and Defect Life Cycle
● Understanding of testing types:
○ Functional Testing
○ Regression Testing
○ Smoke Testing
○ Exploratory Testing
● Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla preferred)
● Basic awareness of API testing and Postman
● Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodology

Educational Qualification

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
OR
● Certification or formal training in Software Testing / QA

Soft Skills

● Good verbal and written communication skills
● Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
● Willingness to learn new tools and technologies
● Team player with a quality-focused mindset