Job Overview
Role: Software QA Engineer 1 Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka Experience: Freshers to 1 Year Experience Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field Key Skills: Software Testing Life Cycle, QA Methodologies, Web/Mobile Applications, Defect Tracking
Job Description
IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, has announced an off-campus hiring drive for the position of Software QA Engineer 1. This role operates in a Hybrid work model and is tailored for fresh engineering/IT graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of experience in software testing and quality assurance. Eligible candidates with a background in Computer Science or IT are encouraged to apply online.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Test: Web and mobile applications to verify system functionality, reliability, and usability.
- Execute: Detailed test cases, log defects with clear reproducible steps, and track bugs through resolution.
- Validate: New feature updates and verify resolved bug fixes across various testing cycles.
- Perform: Functional testing, regression testing, and sanity testing on regular software releases.
- Collaborate closely: With software developers, product managers, and QA leads to clarify requirements.
- Assist: In writing, maintaining, and updating test scenarios, test cases, and test outcome documentation.
Skills and Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline (B.E / B.Tech / BCA / B.Sc CS). Targeted at freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of software QA experience.
Mandatory Technical Skills:
- Basic understanding of core Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and QA methodologies.
- Knowledge of web application architectures and mobile operating systems (iOS / Android).
- Strong analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and high attention to detail.
Competencies:
- Familiarity with defect tracking and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical defects.
- Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium or Playwright.
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.