Sds Associate

Job description

Role & responsibilities • Review business and technical requirements to ensure they are clear, complete, and testable. • Prepare test plans, test scenarios, and test cases based on project requirements. • Execute functional, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing as required. • Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through to closure. • Ensure defects are properly prioritized and communicated to the relevant development teams. • Validate fixes and perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not impacted. • Maintain accurate testing documentation, reports, and quality records. • Monitor testing progress, defect status, and overall product quality. • Identify potential quality risks and recommend appropriate preventive or corrective actions. • Ensure compliance with defined QA processes, standards, and procedures. • Support release activities by providing testing status, quality metrics, and release recommendations. • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve quality issues. • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and quality practices. Preferred candidate profile • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 2–5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or software testing. • Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, and software testing methodologies. • Hands-on experience in functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing. • Good knowledge of test case preparation, test execution, defect tracking, and reporting. • Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar QA/defect-management tools. • Basic knowledge of SQL and database validation is preferred. • Experience in API testing or test automation is an added advantage. • Good analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and effectively within a cross-functional team. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines. • Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.