Graduate Specialist – Product Testing | 0 Years | Kochi | Full-Time
We are looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Software Tester (Fresher) who is passionate about ensuring software quality and reliability. In this role, you will collaborate with senior QA engineers and developers to test web applications built using Angular, Java/Spring Boot, and MSSQL technologies. This position provides hands-on experience in manual testing, test case design, defect tracking, and foundational automation testing practices.
- Designation – Graduate Specialist – Product Testing
- Experience – 0 Years (Fresher)
- Location – Kochi
- Employment Type – Full-Time
- Primary Focus – Manual Testing
- Secondary Focus – Automation Testing Exposure
Also see: Citi is Hiring for IT Quality Analyst | Fresher Job
📌 Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Graduate Specialist – Product Testing |
| Experience | 0 Years |
| Location | Kochi |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Primary Skills | Manual Testing, API Testing, SQL |
| Technology Stack | Angular, Java/Spring Boot, MSSQL |
🔹 Key Responsibilities
1️⃣ Manual Testing (Primary Focus)
- Understand project requirements and prepare test scenarios, test cases, and test data
- Perform functional, regression, and integration testing for web and API-based applications
- Validate front-end and back-end data consistency across Angular, Java, and MSSQL systems
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Jira or equivalent
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of all testing activities
2️⃣ Automation & Tools (Secondary Focus)
- Learn and assist in creating basic automation scripts using Selenium or similar tools
- Participate in API testing using Postman or REST Assured
- Support test execution within CI/CD pipelines under guidance
- Gradually build automation knowledge within the first 6 months
3️⃣ Team Collaboration
- Work closely with developers to clarify issues and retest fixes
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups and sprint reviews
- Contribute to maintaining clear and organized test documentation
- Provide feedback for continuous process improvement
🔹 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Academic or internship exposure to Manual Testing and SDLC/STLC concepts
- Basic understanding of web applications and databases (MSSQL preferred)
- Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test case design techniques
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Eagerness to learn automation tools and frameworks
🔹 Technical Skills
Core Requirements
- Testing Types: Functional, Regression, Integration, Smoke, and Sanity Testing
- Tools: Jira (or equivalent), Postman, Excel for test case documentation
- Databases: Basic SQL query knowledge for validation
Bonus Skills
- Exposure to Selenium
- Familiarity with TestNG or JUnit
- Basic understanding of automation frameworks
🔹 Expected Outcomes (First Year)
- Design and execute 150+ functional test cases across assigned modules
- Achieve 95% defect detection rate in assigned test cycles
- Contribute to basic automation test scripting within 6 months
- Maintain 100% compliance in test documentation across all releases
If you are a fresher looking to build a strong foundation in product testing within a structured and technology-driven environment, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your QA career. 🚀
