Trainee manual QA Engineer IRC286819

Description

The project team is part of a commercial software delivery organization focused on building and maintaining customer-facing applications. The department works in an agile environment, collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions. The team is expanding and is looking for a motivated QA Trainee to join and grow within a real commercial project.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and QA principles
• Technical or IT-related education (completed or in progress) is a plus
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Understanding of manual testing fundamentals (test cases, test plans, bug reports)
• Basic knowledge of types of testing (functional, regression, smoke, exploratory)
• Familiarity with defect lifecycle and bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
• Basic understanding of web applications 
• Knowledge of SQL basics is a plus
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and improve skills
• Good time management and responsibility for assigned tasks

• English at Intermediate level or higher (reading technical documentation, basic communication)

   

Job responsibilities

• Learn and apply QA processes, standards, and best practices used on the project
• Execute manual test cases and checklists under supervision
• Perform smoke, functional, and regression testing of web or mobile applications
• Identify, document, and track defects in a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira)
• Verify bug fixes and support regression cycles
• Review requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria to clarify test scope
• Collaborate with QA engineers, developers, and project team members
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and QA meetings
• Maintain test documentation and test execution reports
• Continuously improve testing skills and domain knowledge through mentoring and training