Associate QA Engineer

Job Purpose

As an Associate QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring software quality by performing testing activities, analyzing data, and preparing detailed test documentation. You will gain hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing, contribute to identifying defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high software quality standards. This role is ideal for fresh graduates with a passion for quality assurance and a desire to grow in the field of software testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Testing and Documentation
  • Understand and apply various testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing.
  • Prepare and execute test cases, plans, and scripts to validate software functionality.
  • Review technical design documents and quality specifications to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Execution and Reporting
  • Perform functional, regression, and data-driven testing as per requirements.
  • Identify, document, and track defects using industry-standard tools, ensuring they are addressed effectively.
  • Analyze data requirements to create test conditions and validate results.
• Process Adherence
  • Follow established quality assurance processes and methodologies.
  • Ensure all documentation meets company quality standards.
• Collaboration and Continuous Learning
  • Collaborate with developers, team leads, and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve product quality.
  • Stay updated with the latest tools, technologies, and trends in software testing to enhance your skillset.

Expected Competencies

• Core Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
• Behavioral Attributes:
  • Eager to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
  • Team player with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience : 1+ years of professional experience in software testing.
• Education: Graduates with BCA, B.E./B.Tech, B.Sc. (Computer Science) or equivalent degrees.
• Preferred: Certification in Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB) is an advantage.

Work Timings:

Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 9 PM IST to provide healthy overlap between India team and US team and supporting both to ensure adequate collaboration. This role will be working in Hybrid Mode and will require at least 2 days’ work from office at Hyderabad. Occasional evening and weekend work may be expected in case of job-related emergencies or client needs.

EEO Statement:

Cendyn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cendyn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cendyn expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cendyn’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.