The Trainee Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer will collaborate closely with the software development team to implement and execute test plans and automation. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with 0 to 1 year of experience in SQA.
Qualifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related subject
- Experience: Fresh to 1 year
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in manual and automated testing of software applications, focusing on performance and security.
- Support API testing and integration using tools like Postman and Swagger.
- Gain knowledge and assist in using SQA tools like JMeter, Selenium, and Cypress.
- Work within an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Learn and apply principles of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
- Design and verify test cases based on functional requirements and UI specifications.
- Coordinate with developers and Product Managers to address high-priority issues and provide suggestions for improvement.
- Participate in bug-tracking meetings with developers to help recreate and resolve defects in a timely manner.
- Assist in performance testing (Load/Stress) and evaluate problems using Performance Testing tools.
- Develop strong interpersonal skills to prioritize tasks and effectively coordinate with the development team.
- Monitor product performance post-implementation to prevent recurrence of issues and ensure process efficiency.
- Create simulated datasets to replicate real-world scenarios.
- Develop the ability to map business problems to software and data science techniques.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic understanding of API testing tools (Postman, Swagger).
- Familiarity with SQA tools (JMeter, Selenium, Cypress).
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes.
- Knowledge of SDLC and STLC principles.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This role provides a great opportunity for fresh graduates or individuals with minimal experience to start their career in Software Quality Assurance, gain valuable experience, and develop skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
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What We Do
Avanceon is the leading provider of automation, control systems integration, proprietary energy management solutions and support services. It has a strong market footprint through its offices in Dubai - UAE (covering Middle East), Lahore - Pakistan (covering South Asia) and Exton, Pennsylvania - United States of America (covering North America). Avanceon is also among the select group of ‘certified members’ of Control System Integrators Association (‘CSIA’) and is also listed on the Control Engineering Magazine’s System Integrator Hall of Fame.Avanceon has been in the automation business for the last 24 years and has transformed into a 360 degree solution provider for automation, energy management, service and maintenance. Servicing clients over a span of two decades, Avanceon has completed several projects for major blue chip companies enabling it to earn strong credentials, move up the learning curve and develop a diverse client base. Going forward, it intends to capitalize on its core strengths to expand its footprint in the Middle East by setting up offices in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Oman.
