Software Quality Engineer

Early Applicant

Fresher

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement effective testing strategies to ensure product quality across builds and releases.
Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
Collaborate with development teams to identify, document, and resolve defects throughout the SDLC.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and provide guidance to business stakeholders during the testing cycle.
Integrate security testing practices into QA processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Drive continuous improvement in QA methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and coverage.
Prepare detailed test reports, metrics, and documentation for tracking quality outcomes.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality standards and deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor&aposs degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in software testing (manual and automation).
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, QA best practices, and SDLC/STLC.
Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, or similar).
Familiarity with performance and security testing tools is an advantage.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automation frameworks.
Experience in CI/CD pipeline integration and Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills