Job Title: Quality Analyst Trainee About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented and confident Quality Analyst Trainee to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, a logical mindset, and strong communication skills who is eager to build a career in quality assurance and testing. Key Responsibilities • Understand business/functional requirements and translate them into test scenarios and test cases • Perform manual testing of applications/websites/software to identify bugs and inconsistencies • Log, track, and report defects clearly using bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) • Collaborate with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and verify fixes • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and review meetings • Prepare and maintain test documentation (test plans, test cases, test reports) • Perform regression testing to ensure new changes don't break existing functionality • Continuously learn testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices Required Skills • Basic understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Knowledge of manual testing concepts (test case design, bug life cycle, types of testing) • Familiarity with bug-tracking/test management tools (JIRA, TestRail, or similar) is a plus • Basic understanding of SQL for data validation • Exposure to automation testing concepts (Selenium, or similar) is an added advantage • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Soft Skills (Important) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills — able to clearly document and explain defects, test results, and issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders • High confidence in raising concerns, asking clarifying questions, and participating in team discussions • Strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset • Good collaboration and teamwork abilities • Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of tasks • Patience and persistence in finding and reporting issues Educational Qualification • B.Tech/B.E/BCA/MCA/B.Sc in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Good to Have • Certification in software testing (ISTQB Foundation Level or similar) • Personal projects or academic exposure to testing tools • Basic scripting knowledge (Python/Java) for automation exposure • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodology What We Offer • Structured onboarding and hands-on training program. • Mentorship from experienced QA professionals. • Exposure to real-world projects and testing tools. • Clear career growth path into QA Engineer/Automation roles.