• Develop and maintain basic UI & API test scripts in TypeScript/JavaScript (Playwright or similar) under mentorship.
  
• Contribute to mobile test suites using WebDriver IO where applicable.
  
• Run automated test suites in local and CI environments.
  
• Capture logs, screenshots, and video evidence file well-structured bug reports.
  
• Re-test resolved defects and updated results.
  
• Trigger and monitor test jobs in GitHub Actions pipelines.
  
• Investigate failed automation runs and escalate findings.
  
• Document test cases, data sets, and execution results in the team’s test-management tool.
  
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, test-planning sessions, and code reviews.
  
• Provide clear status updates and proactively seek guidance when blocked.
  
• Suggest small enhancements to frameworks or test data generation.
  
• Keep up with QA automation trends and share learnings with the team.

• 1-2 years of hands-on software-testing or programming experience (internships count).
  
• Basic proficiency in TypeScript / JavaScript or another modern language.
  
• Exposure to at least one automation tool or framework (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebDriver IO).
  
• Foundational understanding of software-testing concepts (functional vs. non-functional, smoke vs. regression, etc.).
  
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
  
• Comfortable using command-line tools and reading build/test logs.
  
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to explain issues clearly.
  
• Strong learning mindset and problem-solving attitude.
  
• Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline – OR equivalent practical experience.

Prefer

• Coursework or hobby projects using Playwright, WebDriver IO, or Cucumber/BDD.
• Basic API-testing experience (Postman, REST-assured, or similar).
• Awareness of CI/CD principles and pipeline tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
  
• Exposure to performance-testing fundamentals (e.g., K6, JMeter).
  
• Knowledge of mobile-testing basics (Android/iOS simulators).
  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for test environments.
  
• ISTQB Foundation Level or intent to certify within 12 months.
• Understanding Agile/Scrum workflows and ceremonies.