Junior Software Tester Job overview

To apply for a job as a junior software tester, you should hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field. Candidates who have just joined the industry and have at least one year of experience in software testing or quality assurance are preferred for this position.

As a jr. software tester, you will be using renowned software testing tools like Selenium, JIRA, Bugzilla, and TestRail. Manual and automated testing will be emphasized hence you will gain experience in many testing types.

Indeed, as a junior software tester, you will be provided extensive training to ensure you are fully ready to be out in handling live projects. There is a structured training that is basically found in most reputed companies which includes learning about manual and automation testing, bug tracking, making test cases, and understanding about selenium testing tools.

A junior software tester is a member of the software development team who will be engaged in testing different software products referring to the e-commerce, healthcare, or finance industry. The role you will be performing will involve projects related to testing of functionalities, discovering defects and emplacing general software quality.

The pay scale for a fresher in this position begins from INR 2.5 lakhs* to INR 3.6 lakhs* per annum based on factors such as the qualifications, organization type, size and location of the company and performance given during the interview session.

As a junior software tester, you should have certain soft skills and expertise that include attention to details, and the understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as well as the different forms of testing like - functional, regression or performance, along with the proficiency in Automation tools specifically Selenium.

Yes, we recommend taking ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) or any tool automation certifications for junior software testers. These certification courses will improve your skills and provide opportunities to grow in the company.