Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst

About the Role:We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our growing QA team. As a Junior QA Analyst, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who have a strong interest in software testing and are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand product requirements and functionalities.Review and analyze system specifications and business requirements.Develop and execute test cases, test scripts, and test plans (manual and automated, depending on the project).Identify, document, and track software defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).Perform different types of testing including functional, regression, integration, UI/UX, and smoke testing.Assist in maintaining test documentation and ensure comprehensive test coverage.Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives within Agile/Scrum frameworks.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in QA processes and standards.Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and post-release validation.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).Familiarity with manual testing concepts and practices.Exposure to or basic knowledge of QA tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or similar.Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and testing methodologies.Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):Internship or prior experience in a QA or software development environment.Familiarity with SQL and ability to write simple queries for data validation.Exposure to automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Postman, Cypress).Understanding of Agile methodologies.ISTQB Foundation Level Certification or similar is a plus.What We Offer:A collaborative and inclusive work environment.Mentorship from experienced QA and development professionals.Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.Exposure to real-world software projects and best practices.Competitive salary and benefits package.