Associate QA Test Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Associate Software Engineers (ASE) – QA to join our Quality Engineering team. As an entry-level QA Engineer, you will be responsible for learning and contributing to manual and automation testing activities, ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications. You will work closely with development, product, and QA teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• 2024 / 2025 pass out.
• B.E./B.Tech (CS, IS, EC) or B.Sc. (CS, IT).
• 0–12 months of IT industry experience.
• Minimum 60% aggregate in highest qualification with no active backlogs.

Required Experience and Skills

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Knowledge of software testing concepts, including Functional, Sanity, Integration, System, and Regression Testing.
• Basic understanding of test case design and defect lifecycle.
• Exposure to automation testing concepts and tools such as Selenium or Playwright is desirable.
• Basic programming knowledge in C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with SQL and basic database queries for data validation.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and API testing using Postman.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Understand business and functional requirements.
• Prepare and execute test cases.
• Perform manual testing and assist in automation activities.
• Validate application functionality and report defects.
• Participate in functional, regression, integration, and sanity testing.
• Assist in API and database validation.
• Collaborate with developers and senior QA engineers to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and project activities.
• Maintain test documentation and reports.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Selenium, Playwright, or SpecFlow.
• Knowledge of SQL and API testing.
• Familiarity with Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Basic understanding of Azure cloud services.
• Knowledge of automation frameworks through academic or personal projects is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong learning attitude and adaptability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good logical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation certification (optional).
• AZ-900 certification is a plus.
• Academic or internship experience in software testing or automation.

Technology Stack

• Manual Testing
• Selenium / Playwright (Basic)
• C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript
• SQL
• Postman
• REST APIs
• Git
• Jira / Azure DevOps
• Azure Fundamentals

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics & Communication, B.Sc. (CS/IT), MCA, or equivalent.

Additional Information

Eurofins has a strong focus on performance management, including quarterly calibrations, half-yearly reviews, and annual evaluations. KPIs will be defined based on project requirements and communicated during the onboarding process.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors in Engineering or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent

Personal Skills:

• Customer-service oriented with a problem-solving attitude;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential;
• Entrepreneurial thinking and flexibility to change;
• Very good English communication skills (concise writing and orally convincing);
• Structured and clear writing skills;
• Proven ability to solve complex business problems using analytical reasoning;
• Demonstrated positive attitude, self-motivated, team player.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA: Eurofins has a strong focus on Performance Management system. This includes quarterly calibrations, half-yearly reviews and annual reviews. The KPIs shall be set and may vary slightly between projects. These will be clearly communicated, documented during the first 30 days of your joining.