QA Intern / QA Trainee

Company Overview:

We are a 200+ member Digital Agency with offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Kolkata, offering integrated services to enterprises and brands. Some of the companies we work with include Axis Bank, Coca-Cola, Ola Cabs, Future Group, FreeCharge, Steve Madden, IndiaFirst Life Insurance, Headhonchos, and more.

We extend our expertise in the online medium across the following areas:

Development/Technology: Empowering clients with cutting-edge solutions, we serve as a full-stack technology company dedicated to fostering innovation.

Research: Conducting in-depth analyses through brand, social media, design, and custom research to enable informed decision-making.

Strategy: Crafting impactful strategies across content, communication, social media, and customer engagement to drive meaningful results.

Marketing: Driving visibility and engagement through PR, search, social media, email, content, video, and app marketing.

Analytics: Leveraging advanced analytics tools, including web analytics, Google Tag Management, predictive analytics, and social media analytics, to generate valuable insights.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented QA Intern / QA Trainee to join our Technology team at Team Pumpkin. The ideal candidate should have a passion for software quality, strong analytical skills, and an eagerness to learn software testing methodologies.

As a QA Intern / QA Trainee, you will work closely with developers, product teams, and senior QA members to understand product requirements, identify issues, execute test cases, and contribute towards delivering high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to validate software functionality.
• Perform manual testing of web and mobile applications to identify bugs and usability issues.
• Understand product requirements and collaborate with developers and team members to ensure quality deliverables.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing across different platforms.
• Document test results, track defects, and maintain clear testing reports.
• Reproduce, analyze, and report software defects with detailed information.
• Learn and utilize QA tools and methodologies to improve testing efficiency.
• Participate in Agile processes including sprint meetings, stand-ups, and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and quality expectations.
• Stay updated with software testing practices, tools, and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts and QA methodologies.
• Knowledge of manual testing processes and defect lifecycle.
• Familiarity with web and mobile application testing is a plus.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts in languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript is preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues effectively.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn automation testing tools and frameworks.
• Prior internship, academic projects, or coursework related to software testing will be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic knowledge of tools like Jira, Postman, Selenium, or similar testing tools.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with API testing concepts.
• Interest in learning automated testing frameworks and CI/CD processes.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience with real-world software projects.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced technology professionals.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Potential opportunity for full-time conversion based on performance.